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Puff ball
Calvatia sp.

Family: Lycoperdiaceae


What it is like

A mushroom.

There are about 35 Calvatia species. All puffballs or Lycoperdiaceae are considered edible. See Alexopoulos, C.J., 1962, Introductory Mycology. Wiley Toppan. p 521


Where it is found

It is a tropical plant.

Countries/locations it is found in

Australia (country/location of origin)


How it is used for food

Edible parts

Fungus, mushroom


How it is grown


Its other names

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