G. Cunn. 1926 [1927]
This species was previously known as Morganella compacta but has changed names several times over the years.
A small puffball that is found growing on wood and, when immature, is covered in small to large black scales that weather off with age, leaving a darker, reticular pattern over the fruiting body.
Common name: None
Found: Native forest
Substrate: Wood
Spore: brown
Height: 30 mm
Width: 30 mm
Season: Autumn
Edible: Yes when young