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Calvatia

Scientific name: Calvatia

Calvatia

Scientific name: Calvatia

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Description

Calvatia is a fascinating group of fungi known for their distinctive puffball-shaped fruiting bodies. One of their most striking features is how they release spores – they burst open and emit a cloud of spores when they reach maturity, especially when disturbed. These fungi often grow in meadows, fields, and grassy areas. Some species within this group can grow quite large, making them notable finds in the wild. Their structured, spherical appearance makes them easily recognizable.

Species of Calvatia

Purple-spored puffball

Sculpted puffball

Giant puffball

Western giant puffball

Calvatia paradoxa

Calvatia pallida

Calvatia owyheensis

Calvatia lycoperdoides

Calvatia lacerata

Calvatia polygonia

Calvatia lilacina

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Photo By Liam O'Brien , used under CC-BY-4.0 /Cropped and compressed from original

Scientific Classification

Phylum

Club fungi

Class

Mushroom-forming fungi

Order

Gilled fungi

Family

Agaricaceae

Genus

Calvatia

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