Giant Puffball, Boenphal, Jorputka
Langermannia gigantea

Family: Lycoperdiaceae

What it is like

A mushroom.

Where it is found

It grows in temperate places.

Countries/locations it is found in

Africa, Asia, Australia, Balkans, Britain, Bulgaria, Canada, China, Europe, Hong Kong, Hungary, India, Italy, Madagascar, Mediterranean, Mexico, Nepal, New Zealand, North America, Russia, Sicily, USA

How it is used for food

Edible parts

Fungus, mushroom

How it is grown

Its other names

Local names

Olataboka

Synonyms

Calvatia gigantea; Lycoperdon bovista Fries;