Bovista pusilla is a small, puffball-type fungus found growing on the ground in grassy areas. Recognizable by its round shape and smooth surface, it produces spores within its white to brownish body. As bovista pusilla matures, it dries and releases spores through a small opening at the top. It's noteworthy for being among the smaller species in its family.
Cap Diameter:
2 - 3.5 cm
Odor:
Mildly mushroomy but not distinctive.
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General Info About Bovista pusilla
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Attributes of Bovista pusilla
Cap Diameter
2 - 3.5 cm
Height
1 - 4 cm
Cap
2 - 3.5 cm in diameter; spherical to subglobose; pure white coloured turning brownish; dry, smooth, devoid of any scales or spines
Ring
Ringless
Spore Print Color
Brown
Odor
Mildly mushroomy but not distinctive.
Body Color
Brown
Yellow
White
Flesh Bruises
The flesh or milk does not discolor when bruised or cut.
Growth Form
Solitary, Scattered
Nutrient Gathering
Saprophytic
Substrate
On soil
You can find Bovista pusilla by these plants:
Pines, Oaks, Spruces
Species Status
Rare
Endangered Species
No
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Habitat of Bovista pusilla
Deciduous and coniferous wood, under the trees on the leaf litter and in open land
