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Geastrum triplex
is a species of inedible
fungus
found growing in the
detritus
and leaf litter of
hardwood forests
around the world. It is the largest member of the
genus
Geastrum
, the
earthstar fungi
, and expanded mature specimens can reach a tip-to-tip length of up to 12 centimetres (4.7 in). This
G. triplex
fruiting body
was photographed in the
Royal National Park
in New South Wales, Australia.
Photograph credit:
John Harrison
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