malleolusa
Malleolusa is a genus of fungi within the family Sclerodermataceae. These fungi are characterized by their relatively small, typically ground-dwelling fruiting bodies. The outer layer of the fruiting body, known as the peridium, is often tough and leathery. Internally, the gleba, which contains the spores, is initially fleshy but dries out and breaks down as the mushroom matures, releasing powdery spores.
Species within the genus Malleolusa are commonly referred to as false puffballs or earthballs due to their
The distribution of Malleolusa species is primarily in tropical and subtropical regions, though some may extend