| Author | Palmer, J.T. |
| Year | 1955 |
| Title | Observations on Gasteromycetes 1-3 |
| Type | Paper |
| How Complete | Selected species. |
| Source | TBMS Vol 38 (4): 317-334. |
| Illustrations | Line drawings |
| Review (by Malcolm Storey) | G. floriforme is recorded for Britain. The correct name for two different fungi that have been called G. rufescens is discussed, although the author reaches the opposite conclusions to Pegler et al. |
| Examine |  Compound Microscope |
| Notes & Purpose | Status | Taxon | English | Classification |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| For identification | Current | Geastrum | earthstars | Fungi: Geastrales: Geastraceae |
| For identification | Current | Geastrum fimbriatum | Sessile Earthstar | Fungi: Geastrales: Geastraceae |
| For identification, Added to British list | Current | Geastrum floriforme | Daisy Earthstar | Fungi: Geastrales: Geastraceae |
| For identification | Current | Geastrum rufescens | Rosy Earthstar | Fungi: Geastrales: Geastraceae |
| For identification | Current | Geastrum triplex | Collared Earthstar | Fungi: Geastrales: Geastraceae |
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