Soft puffball
Lycoperdon molle
A species of Lycoperdon. Also known as Umber-brown puffball.
The soft puffball typically exhibits a spherical or pear-like form, characterized by a smooth, downy exterior. It frequently thrives in woodlands, emerging from the forest floor amidst decaying leaves and wood. As it develops, its color shifts from an initial white to a more brownish tone. Spore dispersal occurs via a small aperture at its apex once the outer layer disintegrates.
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Attributes of Soft puffball
Height
2.5 - 6 cm
Flesh
Spongy; white, olive-brown
Spore Print Color
Medium-brown
Odor
Mildly spicy with basic fungal notes.
Body Color
BrownGoldGrayWhiteCream
Flesh Bruises
The flesh or milk does not discolor when bruised or cut.
Growth Form
Solitary, Gregarious
Nutrient Gathering
Saprophytic
Substrate
On soil
You can find Soft puffball by these plants
Spruces, Oaks
Occurence Habitats
Deciduous Woodland, Mixed Woodland
Species Status
Occasional
Endangered Species
No
Scientific Classification of Soft puffball
Phylum
Club fungi
Class
Mushroom-forming fungi
Order
Gilled fungi
Family
Agaricaceae
Genus
Lycoperdon
Toxicity and Edibility of Soft puffball
Is Soft puffball Toxic?
Toxicity information is not available for this mushroom. Always consult with an expert before consuming any wild mushrooms.
