Microscopic: spores 3.5-4.5 x 1.5-2.5 microns, elliptic to oblong, smooth, (Arora), spores 4-4.5 x 1.5-2 microns (Dring), spores inamyloid (Metzler)
Habitat and Range
SIMILAR SPECIES
Clathrus ruber lacks the long stem. Lysurus cruciatus has simple erect arms.
Habitat
single to gregarious (occasionally two from same volva), in rich soil, lawns, gardens, open woods, on rotten wood, etc., (Arora), single to numerous on fertile ground or on mulch, following spring rains, or also fall and winter, (Metzler)