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Puffball (Gem-Studded) (Lycoperdon perlatum) — mushroom identification photo

Puffball (Gem-Studded)

Lycoperdon perlatum

✓ Edible
Always verify identification with multiple features before consuming
Cap color
white,cream
Cap size
small
Gill color
none
Gill attachment
none
Stem
Attached to soil or wood by a narrow base
Texture
scaly
Habitat
forest floor,dead wood
Fruiting season
summer,fall
Peak season
Summer–Fall (July–October)

Key Identification Features

Preparation Notes

Slice in half to verify pure white interior. Must be cooked. Discard any with yellow or olive interior.

Regions Found

Look-Alikes

No documented look-alikes on record.

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