Earthball
Scleroderma citrinum
with
Three attached Parasitic Bolete
Boletus parasiticus


I put it on this log to take the picture.  I found it growing under a Hemlock grove where it was dark.
The "roots" shown appear to be part of the union.

Underside.  I removed the roots.

Isolated Parasitic Bolete.  About 1" long.

Gills

Underside