Summary[edit] Description: Scientific Name: Astraeus hygrometricus (Pers.) Morg. Common Name: Barometer Earthstar Certainty: sure of genus (notes) Location: Southern Appalachians; Smokies; CabinCove Date: 20060724 This one's a bit past its prime. Date: 5 August 2007, 22:37. Source: Barometer Earthstar Uploaded by Amada44. Author: Jason Hollinger.
Edible mushrooms are considered an endangered species. Vegetate in the deciduous forests of beech from July to September. Is well exposed to the sunny fields and limestone rich soil. Rare species of Boletus.
This large and tasty species from western North America is also known as Velvet Top. It has additionally been placed under the Aureoboletus, Xerocomus and Boletus genera.