Calvatia
fungus
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classification of 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
- 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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