Disciseda candida belongs to a group well-known for their unique underground growth habit. Rather than emerging above the soil, disciseda candida prefers to stay concealed, leading to its nickname 'earthball'. This spherical fungus can sometimes be found partially exposed on sandy soils. It has a distinct white to cream color, which helps differentiate it from other similar species.
Cap Diameter:
5 - 20 mm
Odor:
Mildly mushroomy but not distinctive
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Attributes
Similar Species
Tips for Finding
Clean and Preserve
Common Questions
General Info About Disciseda candida
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Attributes of Disciseda candida
Cap Diameter
5 - 20 mm
Height
1 - 3 cm
Cap
Up to 2 cm in diameter; loaf-shaped; whitish or white-yellow, earth-brown
Spore Print Color
Colorless to yellow-brown
Odor
Mildly mushroomy but not distinctive
Body Color
Brown
Yellow
Gray
White
Flesh Bruises
The flesh or milk does not discolor when bruised or cut.
