CAP: Up to 9 cm in diameter. The yellowish olive-brown cap starts convex with a somewhat inrolled margin before becoming flattened. The cuticle tends to crack with age to reveal the yellow flesh beneath. STIPE: Up to 6cm, concolourous with the cap and slightly curved. Tapering towards the base. GILLS/PORES: The pore surface is yellowish to olive with obvious pores that are 1 to 2mm in size. FLESH: Pale yellow throughout and not staining. No distinctive taste or smell. SPORES: Olive brown , long and ellipsoid in shape and smooth. HABITAT: Lives solely on Common Earthball (Scleroderma citrinum). SEASON: Occasional. Autumn. EDIBILITY: Inedible. r |
