 On dirt in planted area, University of California, Irvine, near parking structure by Barclay. 11-27-11. © Joanne and Doug Schwartz. |
Dead Man's Foot Pisolithus arrhizus "… it has been used as an inoculum to enhance the growth of tree seedlings. It also finds use as a fabric dye." D.Desjardin, California Mushrooms, 2015 Family: Sclerodermataceae Back to Fungi of Orange County, California |
 ~8 in. long dimension. Aliso Canyon, Laguna Niguel, Orange County, CA. 8-13-11. © Peter J. Bryant |