AuthorZamora, J.C., Calonge, F.D. & Martín, M.P.
Year2015
TitleIntegrative taxonomy reveals an unexpected diversity in Geastrum section Geastrum (Geastrales, Basidiomycota)
TypePaper
SourcePersoonia Vol 34: 130-165.
IllustrationsColour photographs and half-tone SEM micrographs
Review (by Malcolm Storey)Introduces exoperidial crystals as a diagnostic character. Describes seven new species including Geastrum britannicum (fig 9C). Includes keys.
Examine with a Microscope using 100x oil-immersion ( Scanning Electron Microscope (SEM) is also useful)
Identification difficultySerious stuff.

Notes & PurposeStatusTaxonEnglishClassification
For identificationCurrentGeastrumearthstarsFungi: Geastrales: Geastraceae
For identificationCurrentGeastrum britannicuman earthstarFungi: Geastrales: Geastraceae
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