Gem-studded puffball, Common puffball
Lycoperdon perlatum

Family: Lycoperdiaceae

What it is like

A mushroom.

Where it is found

It is a temperate plant.

Countries/locations it is found in

Alaska, Andorra, Asia, Australia, Balkans, Britain, Bulgaria, Canada, Caucasus, China, Czech Republic, Europe, Georgia, Himalayas, Hong Kong, Hungary, Italy, Mediterranean, Mexico, Nepal, New Zealand, North America, Russia, Scandinavia, Siberia, Sicily, Turkey, Türkiye, USA

How it is used for food

The young fungus can be eaten.

It is sold in local markets.

Edible parts

Fungus, mushroom, vegetable

How it is grown

Its other names

Local names

Bombon, Malathu, Malatu, Wangwen huibao

Synonyms

Lycoperdon gemmatum Batsch;