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genus geastrum
 

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Noun genus geastrum has 1 sense
  1. Geastrum, genus Geastrum - type genus of Geastraceae; fungi whose outer peridium when dry splits into starlike segments
    --1 is a kind of fungus genus
    --1 is a member of Geastraceae, family Geastraceae

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Genus Geastrum

Genus Geastrum refers to a group of fungi commonly known as earthstars. These fungi belong to the family Geastraceae and are characterized by their unique star-shaped appearance. Earthstars are typically found on the forest floor, and their fruiting bodies consist of a central puffball-like structure surrounded by several pointed rays.

Example Sentences:

Noun (singular):

  1. The genus Geastrum includes several species native to North America.
  2. I found a beautiful earthstar from the genus Geastrum during my hike in the woods.

Noun (plural):

  1. The earthstars belong to the genus Geastrum.
  2. Scientists have discovered new species within the genus Geastrum.

Adjective:

  1. The geastrum mushrooms have a distinctive star-shaped appearance.
  2. She studied the geastrum fungus in great detail.

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