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Common earthball

Scleroderma citrinum

A species of Earth balls, Also known as Golden scleroderma

With an appearance similar to a crusty potato, the common earthball blooms from acidic soils, including compacted paths on the forest floor. It matures to a yellowish tinge and is found across the northern hemisphere. It is a close cousin to bolete mushrooms but is considered to be poisonous and is never eaten.

Cap Diameter:

2 - 10 cm

Odor:

Faintly reminiscent of natural gas.

General Info About Common earthball

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Attributes of Common earthball

Cap Diameter

2 - 10 cm

Height

3 - 5 cm

Cap

2 - 10 cm across; round, flattened; yellowish to yellow-brown; hard; pinkish when sliced

Stem

There is no stem

Flesh

Firm; purple/brown, black

Spore Print Color

Black

Odor

Faintly reminiscent of natural gas.

Flesh Bruises

The flesh or milk does not discolor when bruised or cut.

Growth Form

Solitary, Scattered, Gregarious

Nutrient Gathering

Mycorrhizal

Substrate

On soil, Mosses

You can find Common earthball by these plants:

Pines, Oaks, Spruces, Firs

Occurence Habitats

Deciduous Woodland, Coniferous Woodland

Species Status

Widely distributed

Endangered Species

How to Identify Common earthball

Fruiting Body Flesh Habit & Habitat

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Habitat of Common earthball

Common earthball grow under trees of all types and may be more likely to be found in mossy areas. They exist in a symbiotic relationship with a tree’s roots.

Distribution Area of Common earthball

North America,Europe,North Africa,northern Asia

Scientific Classification of Common earthball

Phylum

Club fungi

Class

Mushroom-forming fungi

Order

Boletes and allies

Family

Hard-skinned puffballs

Genus

Earth balls

Toxicity and Edibility of Common earthball

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Is Common earthball Toxic?

The common earthball is a moderately to severely poisonous mushroom. If ingested, it causes numerous gastrointestinal problems including abdominal pain followed by nausea, sweating, vomiting, and diarrhea. Therefore, the common earthball should be avoided at all costs.

Is Common earthball Toxic to Dogs?

Common earthball is a mushroom that can cause gastrointestinal poisoning in dogs but the exact toxin is unknown. Symptoms include nausea, vomiting, diarrhea, and abdominal pain with some reported fatalities. Veterinary assistance is advisable if these symptoms persist. The spores of this mushroom may also cause watering eyes and nose, and conjunctivitis.

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Tips for Finding Common earthball

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What are the Ideal Soil Conditions for Common earthball

Well-drained, sandy soil is preferred by common earthball.

What are Some Tips for Finding Common earthball

Look for common earthball in mossy forests where hardwoods or conifers are present.
Scan the edges of forest drainage ditches, as common earthball commonly populates these areas.
Inspect scattered or gregarious clusters, especially in shaded banks along forest tracks.
Investigate any well-drained sandy patches within forests, as these soils are favorable to common earthball.
Be observant for the presence of common earthball's unique yellowish-brown, round-to-irregular fruiting bodies.