Key Identification Features
- Star-shaped outer skin splits into 4-8 rays that recurve
- distinctive collar or saucer-like dish (hygrometer) beneath the central spore sac (unique to this species)
- brown papery spore ball with small apical pore for spore release
- 4-12 cm across when open
- found in leaf litter
⚠ Inedible: This species is not considered edible. It may be unpalatable, too tough, or otherwise unsuitable for consumption — but it is not known to be dangerously toxic. Do not eat it.
Regions Found
- Northeast
Look-Alikes
No documented look-alikes on record.
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