[3] The fruit body is roughly spherical with a somewhat flattened top, and has a thick, stem-like base; it attains a diameter of 2–7 cm (3⁄4–2+3⁄4 in).

[4] The thin flesh underneath the peridium stains pink to red when the fruit body is cut open.

[5] The peridium (outer skin) is thin and fragile when dry, and cracks irregularly to form a large opening.

The internal spore-bearing tissue, the gleba, is initially white, but becomes light brown and powdery after the spores mature.

[4] On the other hand, S. verrucosum appears to cause poisoning symptoms similar to Scleroderma citrinum at least in some people, so it cannot be recommended for consumption.