Many-Rooted Earthball

Scleroderma polyrhizum (J.F.Gmel.) Pers.

Also called: Dead Man's Hand, Earthstar Scleroderma

Edibility

Edibility unknown — do not eat

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Lookalikes

No lookalikes are recorded for this species yet. That does not mean there are none. Many mushrooms look alike, so never rely on appearance alone.

Season

When this species has been recorded, by month, from open-licensed US and Canada observations. It shows when people report it, not a guarantee it is fruiting.

The highlighted bar is the current month.

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Recorded observations of Many-Rooted Earthball by month
MonthRecords
January41
February26
March42
April25
May31
June40
July101
August153
September202
October244
November115
December53

Where it is found

States and provinces with the most records. Check the foraging rules for the place you plan to visit.

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  • Texas18 records
  • California18 records
  • Massachusetts11 records
  • Kentucky10 records
  • Missouri9 records
  • Indiana8 records
  • Louisiana7 records
  • West Virginia6 records
  • Mississippi5 records
  • Oregon5 records
  • Arkansas3 records
  • British Columbia3 records
  • Delaware3 records
  • Oklahoma3 records
  • Minnesota2 records
  • Rhode Island2 records
  • Connecticut1 records
  • Iowa1 records
  • Kansas1 records
  • Michigan1 records
  • New Mexico1 records
  • Washington1 records

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