Calvatia

fungus

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classification of Agaricales

  • Agaricales
    In Agaricales: Agaricaceae

    Calvatia contains about 35 species, including the giant puffball (C. gigantea), which can be as large as 120 cm (4 feet) across.

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Lycoperdaceae

  • Puffball (Lycoperdon perlatum)
    In Lycoperdaceae

    Calvatia is a genus of about 35 species that are especially common in temperate regions. The giant puffball (C. gigantea), edible while young and white inside, is found in late summer on wet humus or soil. The fruiting body may be as large as 120…

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