This puffball's black viscous gel is used as a natural dye for clothes. Pisolithus arhizus is a major component in mycorrhizal fungus mixtures that are used in gardening as powerful root stimulators.
The black, gooey substance from this puffball serves as a natural colorant for textiles. Pisolithus arhizus is a key component in fertilizers used in horticulture to enhance root development.