Image of Collared Earthstar

Description:

Slo.: ovratnika zvezdica - Habitat: Mixed forest with some ground herbs, under Picea abies, in shade, south oriented gentle slope, precipitations ~3.000 mm/year, average temperature 7-9 deg C, elevation 590 m (1.950 feet), alpine phytogeographical region. - Substratum: forest soil covered by leaf litter and rotting branches.