The fruitbody is a truffle and is roughly globular (or tapering a little at the base), up to 3 or so centimetres in diameter. However, fruitbodies may become distorted if several are abutting and growing in a compact cluster. The texture is that of firm rubber. The outer surface is smooth and dingy white or some shade of brown. The inside is greyish-green, with numerous tiny cavities and also with branching veins. The veins may be somewhat tree-like, with finer branches arising from a thicker 'trunk' and are often colourless and gelatinous.
These truffles are found on the ground, sometimes largely buried, sometimes protruding to a fair degree above the soil surface.
There are several species in this group, separated by microscopic features.
Look-alikes
The combination of rubbery texture and veined, grey-green interior are distinctive. Species of Chamonixia may show a bluish surface bruising but are different internally.
Hysterangium 'grey-green' is listed in the following regions:
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