Scleroderma Bovista (Noun)
Meaning
An earthball with a peridium that is firm dry and smooth when young but developing cracks when mature; pale orange-yellow when young and reddish brown at maturity.
Classification
Nouns denoting plants.
Examples
- The earthball, also known as scleroderma bovista, can be found in a variety of habitats, including forests and fields.
- Scleroderma bovista is often mistaken for puffballs due to its similar size and shape, but it has a firm, dry peridium that distinguishes it from other species.
- As scleroderma bovista matures, its peridium develops cracks and its color changes from pale orange-yellow to reddish brown.
- Scleroderma bovista is a unique and fascinating species of earthball fungus that can add interest to any mycological collection.
- Like other earthballs, scleroderma bovista can be difficult to identify, but its distinctive peridium and color changes make it a worthwhile subject for study.