Slimy stalked-puffball
A species of Calostoma, Also known as Stalked puffball-in-aspic, Aspic puffball Scientific name : Calostoma cinnabarinum Genus : Calostoma
Slimy stalked-puffball, A species of Calostoma
Also known as:
Stalked puffball-in-aspic, Aspic puffball
Scientific name: Calostoma cinnabarinum
Genus: Calostoma
Photo By Amanda Schabdach
Description
The slimy stalked-puffball is beautiful and repulsive at the same time. With its unusual shape and striking red color make it a distinctive species, the gelatinous chunks that it produces while shedding really create an unpleasant visual.
Colors
Orange
Habitat
On the ground in deciduous forests
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General Info
Habitat
On the ground in deciduous forests
Growth Form
Saprobic
Sporocarp Height
1.5-4 cm
Cap Diameter
11–25 mm
Endangered Species
No
Habit
Saprophytic
Substrate
On soil
Spore Print
Yellow
Species Status
Apparently more common at higher elevations within its range
Distribution Area
North America,Central and northern South America
How to identify it?
Photo By Amanda Schabdach
Scientific Classification
Phylum
Club fungi Class
Mushroom-forming fungi Order
Boletes and allies Family
Stalked puffballs Genus
Calostoma Species
Slimy stalked-puffball