Common Earthball

Scleroderma citrinum

Description: Scleroderma citrinum, or the common earthball, is a tough, wart-covered fungus often mistaken for edible puffballs but is toxic and can cause gastrointestinal distress. It forms symbiotic relationships with trees and contains distinct dark interior flesh early in development.

Location: Europe/North America

Edibility: Not Edible ☠️