 Like many ink caps , it grows in tufts . It is commonly associated with buried wood and is found in grassland , meadows , disturbed ground , and open terrain from late spring to autumn . Fruiting bodies have been known to push their way up through asphalt and even tennis courts . It is also common in urban areas and appears in vacant lots , and tufts of fungi can be quite large and fruit several times a year . If dug up , the mycelium can often be found originating on buried dead wood . 
