Xizang (Tibet): Mangkang (Markam) Xian.
Pass on highway 214 at Lawu Shan, just N of the city of Mangkang (Markam).
Heavily grazed Kobresia and Carex meadows with Polygonum, Potentilla.
29°42'6"N,
98°31'32"E;
4400-4500 m.
Fasciculate in rocky soil of alpine meadow.Fruiting body 60-65 mm high X 67-70 mm wide X 45-60 mm , ±ovoid with a short tapered base; outer peridium scabrous on sides and areolate on upper surfaces, yellowish grayish brown (4C-D3-5), grayish white towards base; areolate portion revealing yellowish white inner peridium. Gleba dark brownish; columella brownish.