Pigskin Poison Puffball - Scleroderma citrinum

Scaly, hard, yellowish-brown puffballs. Inside, the spore mass was mostly black.

Habitat: Growing in moss in a coniferous bog

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Flown Kimmerling

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Ohhhh! The atmosphere of this shot is just dreamy! Posted 6 years ago
1. Christine Young
  
  Lion
  
  Lol, how did you comment so fast?! Posted 6 years ago
2. 1. Christine Young
    
    Lion
    
    But, thanks! The lighting on this day and in this pine bog was really weird and made for some very dramatic shots.
    Posted 6 years ago
  2. Flown Kimmerling
    
    Lion
    
    I'm watching youuuur every move! ;) Bahaha! Posted 6 years ago
  3. 1. Christine Young
      
      Lion
      
      Hahahaha! Posted 6 years ago

The Common Earthball

Scleroderma citrinum, commonly known as the common earthball, pigskin poison puffball, or common earth ball, is the most common species of earthball in the UK and occurs widely in woods, heathland and in short grass from Autumn to Winter.

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Similar species: Boletales

Species identified by Christine Young