Pisolithus marmoratus explained

Pisolithus marmoratus is a species of gasteroid fungus.^[1]

Description

Appears as a roughly spherical fruiting-body mottled with shades of black, brown and gold and with a rough surface texture. Like other Pisolithus species it is sometimes described as resembling horse dung.^[2]

P. marmoratus has been sighted across the world in association with plants in the Myrtaceae family. It is native to Australia.^{[3] [4] [5]}

Notes and References

1. Web site: Pisolithus marmoratus . iNaturalist . 2022-12-02 . en.
2. South Coast Nature Map, [Pisolithus marmoratus]. Retrieved 2 December 2022, from https://southcoast-nsw.naturemapr.org/species/10478
3. florabase.(n.d.), [Pisolithus marmoratus (Berk.) E.Fisch.]. Retrieved 2 December 2022, from https://florabase.dpaw.wa.gov.au/browse/profile/48974
4. Mycocosm.(n.d.), [Pisolithus marmoratus ssp. 2 16A v1.0]. Retrieved 2 December 2022, from https://mycocosm.jgi.doe.gov/Pismar1/Pismar1.home.html
5. iNaturalist.(n.d.), [Map of Pisolithus marmoratus sightings]. Retrieved 2 December 2022, from https://www.inaturalist.org/taxa/383686-Pisolithus-marmoratus#map