Pisolithus arhizus (Horse Dung fungus)

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Pisolithus arhizus

Was known as Pisolithus tinctorius

Basidiomycota - puffball Family: Sclerodermataceae

These usually occur in compacted soil, such as road edges and can even crack asphalt and pavements. making it one of the toughest mycorrhizal fungi.

It has mycorrhizal associations with a number of different tree species.

Regional distribution

Pisolithus arhizus is listed in the following regions:

Canberra & Southern Tablelands