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Many-rooted Earthball

Scleroderma polyrhizum

Taxonomy

Kingdom: Fungi ›Phylum: Basidiomycota ›Class: Agaricomycetes ›Order: Boletales ›Family: Sclerodermataceae ›Genus: Scleroderma

About

Scleroderma polyrhizum, commonly known as the star earthball or dead man's hand, is a basidiomycete fungus and a member of the genus Scleroderma, or "earthballs". Found in dry, sandy soils, this species begins completely buried before slowly forcing the soil aside as it cracks apart to form a rough, star-shaped body with a diameter of 12–15 cm (4.7–5.9 in). At the center is the dark, brownish spore mass. Widely distributed wherever the soil and climate are favorable, it...

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the scientific name of Many-rooted Earthball?
The scientific name of Many-rooted Earthball is Scleroderma polyrhizum.
What kingdom does Many-rooted Earthball belong to?
Many-rooted Earthball belongs to the kingdom Fungi.
What phylum does Many-rooted Earthball belong to?
Many-rooted Earthball belongs to the phylum Basidiomycota.
What class does Many-rooted Earthball belong to?
Many-rooted Earthball belongs to the class Agaricomycetes.
What order does Many-rooted Earthball belong to?
Many-rooted Earthball belongs to the order Boletales.
What family does Many-rooted Earthball belong to?
Many-rooted Earthball belongs to the family Sclerodermataceae.
What genus does Many-rooted Earthball belong to?
Many-rooted Earthball belongs to the genus Scleroderma.