#pisolithus

Fungus-dyed skunk skull. Pisolithus my beloved

Pisolithus fungi form ectomycorrhizal relationships with practically anything, and the fruiting bodies can easily punch up through asphalt, which can make them a threat to vehicles. As they mature the contents turn into powdery brown spores, the skin splits open, and they blow away.

Found this Dead Man’s Foot (Pisolithus tinctorius) post in my drafts. The fungus pictured here is associated with oak but the species can also be associated with eucalyptus. As a natural dye, the oak-associated fungus produces a dark-brown to black color whereas the eucalyptus-associated fungus produces orange-copper tones.

Behold, my fungus

Dyed ribs

Deer mouse skull dyed with fungus

More bones dyed with pisolithus. These are in the PacificRemains Etsy shop!