Like many other earthball mushrooms, the scaly earthball emerges from sandy soils that are rich in nutrients, such as the soil in deciduous forests. Its name, scaly earthball, comes from its scaly cap, from which a pinkish color suitable for dying garments can be derived.
Odor:
Mildly mushroomy but not distinctive.
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Attributes
Toxicity and Edibility
Similar Species
Tips for Finding
Clean and Preserve
Common Questions
General Info About Scaly earthball
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Scaly earthball typically resides in areas with well drained, sandy soil, or dry, humus-rich environments under hardwood trees, or along grassy parklands and roadside verges.
