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Desert stalkball

Tulostoma xerophillum

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Description:

Spore sac up to 10mm. Exoperodium tipically membranous, pure white whitin, Falling off in large scales. Endoperidium smooth and pure white. Mouth circular. Socket conspicuous. Stipe wood colour whit striae and towards to the base with a volvoid-disk structure.
Spores asperulated 3-5 um.

Habitat:

Sandy soils in arid regions

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