The most important characteristic of this family is the presence of lime (calcium carbonate) deposits, which may occur in the
peridium,
capillitium, or stalk of the fruiting body. The spore mass colour is normally dark brown to purple-brown to black.
The most important characteristic of this family is the presence of lime (calcium carbonate) deposits, which may occur in the
peridium,
capillitium, or stalk of the fruiting body. The spore mass colour is normally dark brown to purple-brown to black.