Pukurau, Mosaic puffball
Calvatia caelata
Family: Lycoperdiaceae
What it is like
A mushroom.
There are about 35 Calvatia species.
Where it is found
It is a temperate plant.
Countries/locations it is found in
Asia, China, Himalayas, Kyrgyzstan, Nepal, New Zealand (country/location of origin)
How it is used for food
Edible parts
Mushroom, fungus
How it is grown
Its other names
Local names
Fudiao mabo