GEASTRUM TRIPLEX |
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| Fig 1 |
FRUIT BODY: Up to 6cm in diameter. The outer covering (peridium) splits into 3
layers. The exoperidium splits in a star-like fashion into five to
seven rays. The innermost layer of the exoperidium forms
a collar around the main spore producing bag which is brownish and
spherical with a prominent opening at the apex. GLEBA: N/A. SPORES: Dark brown, globular, warted. HABITAT: Both deciduous and coniferous forests. SEASON: Common. Summer to late winter. EDIBILITY: Inedible. |