Puffball Mushroom
Scientific Name: Likely a species of Lycoperdon, Calvatia, or related genus within Agaricaceae
Plant Family: Agaricaceae (or sometimes Lycoperdaceae, depending on classification)
Native Region: Cosmopolitan (found worldwide in various habitats)
Brief Description
Puffball mushrooms are typically spherical to pear-shaped fungi with no open cap. They often appear white or off-white when young, becoming brownish with age. The interior is initially firm and white, later maturing into a mass of powdery spores. The specimen in the image appears to be a smaller, young puffball, likely white or off-white, and globular in shape.
Care Instructions
Puffball mushrooms are wild fungi and are not typically cultivated at home like garden plants. They grow naturally in fields, woods, and disturbed areas. If found, they should be identified carefully before consumption. Generally, they prefer moist, rich soil environments, often appearing after rain.
Medicinal Value
We do not currently provide medicinal value for plant identifications.
Created At: 2025-10-03T18:41:23.641435