Scleroderma Citrinum (Noun)
Meaning
An earthball fungus that is a dingy brownish yellow and a dark purplish interior; the peridium is covered with a pattern of small warts.
Classification
Nouns denoting plants.
Examples
- Scleroderma citrinum is an earthball fungus with a dingy brownish-yellow outer layer and a dark purplish interior.
- The peridium of Scleroderma citrinum is covered with a unique pattern of small warts that aid in identification.
- Upon breaking open the Scleroderma citrinum, a dark purplish interior is revealed, distinguishing it from other species of earthball fungus.
- Mature specimens of Scleroderma citrinum are often found in fields, meadows, and deciduous forests, typically between summer and autumn.
- Scleroderma citrinum can be confused with other species of earthballs, but its distinct dingy brownish-yellow and warty exterior makes it a recognizable specimen.