Common Earthball - Scleroderma citrinum
Description
The Common Earthball often has a yellowish tinge, 2-10cm, usually slightly more elongate than spherical with a scaly pattern on its surface. All Earthballs are poisonous and should not be eaten.
Identification difficulty

Habitat
In leaf litter or on mossy soil under deciduous trees, usually in or at the edge of woods, and particularly associated with Oak.
When to see it
Autumn
UK Status
Fairly Common and widespread in Britain.
VC55 Status
Very common in Leicestershire and Rutland.
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