🌿Native Nature

Dyeball

Pisolithus arhizus

Taxonomy

Kingdom: Fungi ›Phylum: Basidiomycota ›Class: Agaricomycetes ›Order: Boletales ›Family: Pisolithaceae ›Genus: Pisolithus

About

Pisolithus arhizus is a widespread earth-ball like fungus, which may in fact be several closely related species. Common names include dead man's foot and dyeball. It is known in Australia as the horse dung fungus, in South Africa as perdebal, and in Europe as the Bohemian truffle. This puffball's black viscous gel is used as a natural dye for clothes. Pisolithus arhizus is a major component in mycorrhizal fungus mixtures that are used in gardening as

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the scientific name of Dyeball?
The scientific name of Dyeball is Pisolithus arhizus.
What kingdom does Dyeball belong to?
Dyeball belongs to the kingdom Fungi.
What phylum does Dyeball belong to?
Dyeball belongs to the phylum Basidiomycota.
What class does Dyeball belong to?
Dyeball belongs to the class Agaricomycetes.
What order does Dyeball belong to?
Dyeball belongs to the order Boletales.
What family does Dyeball belong to?
Dyeball belongs to the family Pisolithaceae.
What genus does Dyeball belong to?
Dyeball belongs to the genus Pisolithus.