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Desert Shaggymane

Podaxis pistillaris

Taxonomy

Kingdom: Fungi ›Phylum: Basidiomycota ›Class: Agaricomycetes ›Order: Agaricales ›Family: Agaricaceae ›Genus: Podaxis

About

Podaxis pistillaris is a very distinctive relative of the puffballs. It grows to 15 cm high and has a hard, woody stem. The large cap, which protects the blackish spore-bearing tissue, splits, and usually falls away at maturity, allowing the spores to be dispersed by wind. Large numbers may appear after soaking rains. It thrives in deserts and semi-deserts of Australia and other countries. In the Hawaiian Islands, it is frequently encountered along roadsides and in disturbed...

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the scientific name of Desert Shaggymane?
The scientific name of Desert Shaggymane is Podaxis pistillaris.
What kingdom does Desert Shaggymane belong to?
Desert Shaggymane belongs to the kingdom Fungi.
What phylum does Desert Shaggymane belong to?
Desert Shaggymane belongs to the phylum Basidiomycota.
What class does Desert Shaggymane belong to?
Desert Shaggymane belongs to the class Agaricomycetes.
What order does Desert Shaggymane belong to?
Desert Shaggymane belongs to the order Agaricales.
What family does Desert Shaggymane belong to?
Desert Shaggymane belongs to the family Agaricaceae.
What genus does Desert Shaggymane belong to?
Desert Shaggymane belongs to the genus Podaxis.