- Pisolithus tinctorius
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Pisolithus tinctorius Scientific classification Kingdom: Fungi Division: Basidiomycota Class: Agaricomycetes Order: Boletales Family: Sclerodermataceae Genus: Pisolithus Species: P. tinctorius Binomial name Pisolithus tinctorius Known in Australia as the horse dung fungus and in Europe as the Bohemian truffle, Pisolithus tinctorius is a widespread earth-ball like fungus, which may in fact be several closely related species. This puffball's black viscous gel is used as a natural dye for clothes.[1]
External links
- Medicinal Mushrooms Description, medicinal properties, and bioactive compounds
- Pisolithus tinctorius
- Mushroomexpert.com
See also
Categories:- Boletales
- Boletales stubs
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