vs Rosy Earthstar

Geastrum hungaricus compared with Geastrum rufescens

Key Differences

• is Data Deficient while Rosy Earthstar is Endangered.

Taxonomic Classification

Rank		Rosy Earthstar
Kingdom same	Fungi (Fungi)	Fungi (Fungi)
Phylum same	Basidiomycota (Club Fungi)	Basidiomycota (Club Fungi)
Class same	Agaricomycetes (Mushrooms)	Agaricomycetes (Mushrooms)
Order same	Geastrales (Geastrales)	Geastrales (Geastrales)
Family same	Geastraceae	Geastraceae
Genus same	Geastrum	Geastrum
Species	Geastrum hungaricus	Geastrum rufescens

Evolutionary Relationship

and Rosy Earthstar share a common ancestor at the Genus level: Geastrum.

Conservation Status

DD — Data Deficient

Rosy Earthstar

EN — Endangered

Physical Characteristics

Attribute		Rosy Earthstar
Diet	—	—
Average Lifespan	—	—
Average Length	—	—
Average Weight	—	—

Habitat & Geographic Range

Habitat

Typically found in forest floors, decomposing wood, and soil ecosystems.

Range

Found in Norway.

Rosy Earthstar

Habitat

Typically found in forest floors, decomposing wood, and soil ecosystems.

Range

Distributed across Belgium, Denmark, Norway, Sweden, and United States. Currently classified as Endangered on the IUCN Red List, this species faces significant conservation challenges across its range.

Shared Countries

Both species can be found in 1 countries:

🇳🇴 Norway