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I keep finding these mushrooms in my yard. What are they? (lemmy.world)

submitted 4 months ago* (last edited 4 months ago) by Alteon@lemmy.world to c/mycology@mander.xyz

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[–] acockworkorange@mander.xyz 1 points 4 months ago (2 children)

Any idea why it's called a dye ball?

[–] Sal@mander.xyz 6 points 4 months ago (1 children)

From: https://www.fungusfactfriday.com/119-pisolithus-arrhizus/

The Dyeball, as its common name implies, can also be used for dyeing wool. P. arrhizus is counted among the best mushrooms for dyeing and imparts wool with a deep brown to reddish-brown to blackish color. The pigments come from the tar-like gel between the peridioles, so younger Dyeballs work better.

[–] acockworkorange@mander.xyz 2 points 4 months ago

Nice, thank you!

[–] Sal@mander.xyz 2 points 4 months ago (1 children)

This may also be of interest to you, even though they do not use this specific mushroom: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=T4TjnxFO3yw

[–] 7eter@feddit.org 2 points 4 months ago

what a lovely explanation!