Spiny puffball
Lycoperdon echinatum
A species of Lycoperdon.
The globular top of the spiny puffball mushroom (Lycoperdon echinatum) features numerous soft, pointed projections that are grouped in threes and joined at their ends. Its scientific designation is derived from a Greek term signifying either sea urchin or hedgehog. As this fungus matures, it undergoes a darkening process and sheds these spines. This particular variety of puffball is not suitable for consumption, regardless of its age.
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Attributes of Spiny puffball
Height
4 - 10 cm
Cap
Surface puffball
Flesh
White
Spore Print Color
Brown
Odor
Mildly mushroomy but not distinctive.
Body Color
BrownRedWhite
Flesh Bruises
The flesh or milk does not discolor when bruised or cut.
Growth Form
Scattered, Gregarious
Nutrient Gathering
Saprophytic
Substrate
On soil
You can find Spiny puffball by these plants
European beech, Oaks
Occurence Habitats
Deciduous Woodland
Species Status
Uncommon
Endangered Species
No
Scientific Classification of Spiny puffball
Phylum
Club fungi
Class
Mushroom-forming fungi
Order
Gilled fungi
Family
Agaricaceae
Genus
Lycoperdon
Toxicity and Edibility of Spiny puffball
Is Spiny puffball Toxic?
Toxicity information is not available for this mushroom. Always consult with an expert before consuming any wild mushrooms.
