Mixed hardwood/conifer forest around Fern Lake, approx. 8,900 ft. Inyo National Forest
Small, pebble sized truffloid fungi with a sticky, white peridium. Internal flesh comprised of orange, sphaerocyst-like spheres. Central columella. Producting milky-white liquid when cut
Smell indistinct
High elevation meadow bordered by Pinus contorta, approx. 9,100ft. Kaiser Pass, Sierra National Forest
Growing from extremely compact, sandy soil on the side of the road under Pinus contorta
Pileus smooth, light brown, dome-shaped. Pores white, stuffed. Stipe bulbous, tapered at base, fine reticulation near stipe apex
Smell and taste nutty and savory
KOH indistinct
Yellow and lilac fluorescence throughout
Mixed hardwood/conifer forest around Fern Lake, approx. 8,900 ft. Inyo National Forest
Small, pebble sized truffloid fungi with a sticky, white peridium. Internal flesh comprised of orange, sphaerocyst-like spheres. Central columella. Producting milky-white liquid when cut
Smell indistinct