Stump puffball, Pear-shaped puffball
Lycoperdon pyriforme

Family: Lycoperdiaceae

What it is like

A mushroom.

Where it is found

A tropical plant. It grows in moist places in mixed tropical forests.

Countries/locations it is found in

Alaska, Asia, Australia, Balkans, Bhutan, Bulgaria, Caucasus, China, Europe, Finland, Georgia, Himalayas, Hong Kong, India, Japan, Kyrgyzstan, Mexico, Nepal, North America, Pacific, Philippines, Russia, Scandinavia, SE Asia, Sweden, USA

How it is used for food

The fruiting bodies are eaten. They are used when young and firm and the inside still white. The sterile bases cooked separately have a flavour like morels.

It is sold in local markets.

Edible parts

Fungus, mushroom

How it is grown

Its other names

Local names

Lixing huibao, Malatu, Phusphure chyau, Phul

Synonyms

Lycoperdon saccatum Pers.;