Have you sighted an Earthstar this week?
I sighted more than one!
Astraeus hygrometricus commonly known as the Earthstar.
I found a good article about them HERE.
I spotted these little jewels along the Florida Trails right after they had mowed along the sides of the trails. I don't know if that uncovered them but they caught my eye.
I went back the very next day to hike and take a few more pics.
I needed enough for a mosaic! lol
I was pulling away some blades of grass for a better photo so you can see how small they are by the size of my finger.
And I picked this one up. A blade of grass was growing through it so I was able to pick it up without handling it. I don't touch things in the forest but I have learned now these mushrooms are not harmful. The info said they are inedible because they are bitter.
It was fun to see something so unusual on my hikes this week.
They are very beautiful and unique.
Have you ever seen an Earthstar before?
I'm linking with All Seasons at the Jesh Studio too!
