Dye makers mushroom

Today I encountered Pisolithus tinctorius in the park. This fungus was once the source of a brown dye that was used in the ancient world. It is a spectacular and very ugly fungus. Amazing to find it. Ir is one of the earth balls and fairly hard to spot.

Posted on 12 September, 2020 22:10 by jwhite3728 jwhite3728

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What

Dead Man's Foot (Pisolithus tinctorius)

Observer

jwhite3728

Date

September 12, 2020

Description

Dye-makers mushroom

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