noun
- plural of earthstar: fungi that have a star-shaped outer layer that opens to reveal spores
Usage: mycology
Examples
- The earthstars opened their pointed rays after the rain.
- We found several earthstars growing in the sandy soil.
- These earthstars release their spores through a central pore.
- The mycologist identified three species of earthstars in the forest.
- Earthstars are related to puffballs but have a distinctive star shape.
- The dried earthstars remained open even in dry weather.