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            Geastrum (orthographical variant Geaster)[1] is a genus of mushroom in the family Geastraceae. Many species are known commonly as earthstars.

The name comes from geo meaning earth and aster meaning star.

The name refers to the behavior of the outer peridium. At maturity, the outer layer of the fruiting body splits into segments which turn outward creating a star-like pattern on the ground. The inner peridium is a spore sack. In some species, the outer peridium splits from a middle layer, causing the spore sack to arch off the ground. If the outer peridium opens when wet and closes when dry,

Taken in: New Zealand / Canterbury / Christchurch / Parklands (show map)

Taken on: May 2, 2018

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Camera: Panasonic DMC-FZ1000, f/8.0, 0.5 sec, 22.9mm, ISO 100 (more info) (hide info)

Camera:	Panasonic DMC-FZ1000
Aperture:	f/8.0
Exposure Time:	0.5
Focal Length:	22.9mm
ISO:	100
Exposure Bias:	-0.66 EV
Flash:	Off, Did not fire
Exposure Program:	Aperture-priority AE
Exposure Mode:	Auto
Metering Mode:	Multi-segment
White Balance:	Auto
Color Space:	sRGB
Software:	Adobe Photoshop Elements 11.0 Windows
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