
Phelloriniaceae
Scientific name: Phelloriniaceae
Phelloriniaceae
Scientific name: Phelloriniaceae

Description

Phelloriniaceae are desert-dwelling fungi known for their unique adaptations to arid environments. They produce large, ball-shaped fruiting bodies that can reach up to 20 cm (7.9 in) in diameter. These structures have a thick outer layer that cracks open at maturity, revealing a powdery spore mass inside. Some species in this group have been used traditionally in folk medicine by indigenous cultures in their native regions.

Species of Phelloriniaceae


Scientific Classification
