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Rayed Earthstar

Geastrum quadrifidum

Extinct

Habitat & Distribution

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

Distributed across Belgium, Norway, and Sweden.

🇳🇴 Norway 🇸🇪 Sweden 🇧🇪 Belgium

Conservation Status

EX Extinct

Full Taxonomy

Kingdom
Fungi (เห็ดรา)
Phylum
Basidiomycota (Club Fungi)
Class
Agaricomycetes (Mushrooms)
Order
Geastrales (Geastrales)
Family
Geastraceae
Genus
Geastrum
Species
Geastrum quadrifidum (Rayed Earthstar)

Names in Other Languages

German Kleiner Nest-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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Rounded Earthstar
Geastrum saccatum
Endangered
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Flask Earthstar
Geastrum lageniforme
Not Evaluated
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Geastrum smardae
Not Evaluated
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Arched Earthstar
Geastrum fornicatum
Critically Endangered
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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the scientific name of Rayed Earthstar?
The scientific name of Rayed Earthstar is Geastrum quadrifidum. It belongs to the genus Geastrum.
What is the conservation status of Rayed Earthstar?
Rayed Earthstar (Geastrum quadrifidum) is classified as Extinct by the IUCN Red List.
Where does Rayed Earthstar live?
Rayed Earthstar is found in Distributed across Belgium, Norway, and Sweden.. Countries include Belgium, Norway, Sweden.
What family does Rayed Earthstar belong to?
Rayed Earthstar (Geastrum quadrifidum) belongs to the genus Geastrum, which is part of the taxonomic family Geastraceae.
What kingdom does Rayed Earthstar belong to?
Rayed Earthstar (Geastrum quadrifidum) belongs to the kingdom Fungi (เห็ดรา).
What are the closest relatives of Rayed Earthstar?
The closest relatives of Rayed Earthstar in the genus Geastrum include Arched Earthstar, Beaked Earthstar, Berkeley's Earthstar, , Elegant Earthstar.

Native Range — 3 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
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Rayed Earthstar
Geastrum quadrifidum
EX
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Rounded Earthstar
Geastrum saccatum
EN 🐾
Flask Earthstar
Geastrum lageniforme
NE 🐾
Geastrum smardae
NE 🐾
Sessile Earthstar
Geastrum fimbriatum
LC 🐾
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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