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Sessile Earthstar

Geastrum fimbriatum

Least Concern

Habitat & Distribution

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

Widely distributed across Europe (4 countries), North America (United States), and South America (Brazil).

🇳🇴 Norway 🇸🇪 Sweden 🇧🇪 Belgium 🇩🇰 Denmark 🇺🇸 United States 🇧🇷 Brazil

Conservation Status

LC Least Concern

Full Taxonomy

Kingdom
Fungi (Fungi)
Phylum
Basidiomycota (Club Fungi)
Class
Agaricomycetes (Mushrooms)
Order
Geastrales (Geastrales)
Family
Geastraceae
Genus
Geastrum
Species
Geastrum fimbriatum (Sessile Earthstar)

Names in Other Languages

German Gewimperter Erdstern

Similar Species in Geastrum

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Beaked Earthstar
Geastrum pectinatum
Least Concern
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Berkeley's Earthstar
Geastrum berkeleyi
Extinct
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Geastrum melanocephalum
Endangered
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Elegant Earthstar
Geastrum elegans
Critically Endangered
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Rayed Earthstar
Geastrum quadrifidum
Extinct
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Rounded Earthstar
Geastrum saccatum
Endangered
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Flask Earthstar
Geastrum lageniforme
Not Evaluated
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Arched Earthstar
Geastrum fornicatum
Critically Endangered
View all species in Geastrum →

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the scientific name of Sessile Earthstar?
The scientific name of Sessile Earthstar is Geastrum fimbriatum. It belongs to the genus Geastrum.
What is the conservation status of Sessile Earthstar?
Sessile Earthstar (Geastrum fimbriatum) is classified as Least Concern by the IUCN Red List.
Where does Sessile Earthstar live?
Sessile Earthstar is found in Widely distributed across Europe (4 countries), North America (United States), and South America (Brazil).. Countries include Belgium, Brazil, Denmark, Norway, Sweden, United States.
What family does Sessile Earthstar belong to?
Sessile Earthstar (Geastrum fimbriatum) belongs to the genus Geastrum, which is part of the taxonomic family Geastraceae.
Is Sessile Earthstar endangered?
No, Sessile Earthstar (Geastrum fimbriatum) is classified as Least Concern on the IUCN Red List, meaning it is not currently at significant risk of extinction.
What kingdom does Sessile Earthstar belong to?
Sessile Earthstar (Geastrum fimbriatum) belongs to the kingdom Fungi (Fungi).
What are the closest relatives of Sessile Earthstar?
The closest relatives of Sessile Earthstar in the genus Geastrum include Arched Earthstar, Beaked Earthstar, Berkeley's Earthstar, , Elegant Earthstar.

Native Range — 6 Countries

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Genus Geastrum — 19 Species

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Arched Earthstar
Geastrum fornicatum
CR 🐾
Beaked Earthstar
Geastrum pectinatum
LC 🐾
Berkeley's Earthstar
Geastrum berkeleyi
EX 🐾
Geastrum melanocephalum
EN 🐾
Elegant Earthstar
Geastrum elegans
CR 🐾
Rayed Earthstar
Geastrum quadrifidum
EX 🐾
Rounded Earthstar
Geastrum saccatum
EN 🐾
Flask Earthstar
Geastrum lageniforme
NE 🐾
Geastrum smardae
NE
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Sessile Earthstar
Geastrum fimbriatum
LC
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Striate Earthstar
Geastrum striatum
VU 🐾
Rosy Earthstar
Geastrum rufescens
EN 🐾
Tiny Earthstar
Geastrum minimum
NT 🐾
Geastrum hungaricus
DD 🐾
Weathered Earthstar
Geastrum corollinum
EN 🐾
Collared Earthstar
Geastrum triplex
NT 🐾
Daisy Earthstar
Geastrum floriforme
EN 🐾
Field Earthstar
Geastrum campestre
CR 🐾
Crowned Earthstar
Geastrum coronatum
CR
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