Astraeus hygrometricus |
(hygroscopic earthstart) |
| Type | Height | Width | Season |
|---|---|---|---|
| gasteromyceteA class, or subclass, of fungi with the spore-bearing structure and spores enclosed in the outer envelope of the spore-producing organ (such as the puffballs, earthstars, and stinkhorns). fungus | ≈ 1½" | ≈ 2" | Late Summer - Fall |
Habitat and Hosts:Sandy soil in old fields, pastures, roadsides, and other disturbed sites near hardwoods or conifers. |