Lycoperdon perlatum
(Gem Studded Puffball, Devils Snuffbox)

Habitat

Grows on the ground, in the forest.

Description

A small sized puffball with spines on top. Edible when white on the inside but be sure not to confuse it with poisonous immature Amanita's. Cut in half and make sure they are pure white on the inside without signs of gills and still firm. This is one of the most abundant puffballs found in the summer. Typically growing in small groups. Kid's love them especially fried in butter. There are many other similar puffballs. Apioperdon pyriforme (pear shaped puffball) is a very similar brownish puffball that grows on rotting wood.

Location

Colorado

Spore Print

Brown

Edibility

Edible

Color

White

Last Updated

Jan 21 2023 10:56 AM

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