Categories DavidEarth star among the rotting leaves Post author By David Post date 1 March 2015 Earth star fungi often seem to be growing half-hidden among the vegetable detritus under hedges. This one was partly covered by fallen leaves, beginning to turn to compost, in the hedge by the canal towpath at Castlecroft. ← Lichen-covered sandstone outcrop, Lower Hopstone → Trees in winter