Brain puffball
A species of Calvatia Scientific name : Calvatia craniiformis Genus : Calvatia
Brain puffball, A species of Calvatia
Scientific name: Calvatia craniiformis
Genus: Calvatia
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Description
Brain puffball is a large, distinctive mushroom that prefers grassy habitats, often found in various urban settings. When young, its flesh is firm and white. As the mushroom matures, its interior turns into a green spore mass that, when inhaled, can cause respiratory issues. 
Colors
Brown
White
Gray
Habitat
On open grassy areas, lawns, forest edges and clearings.
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General Info
Habitat
On open grassy areas, lawns, forest edges and clearings.
Growth Form
Solitary, dispersed
Sporocarp Height
6-20 cm
Habit
Saprophytic
Substrate
On soil
Smell
Not distinctive
Spore Print
Olive brown
Species Status
Common
Distribution Area
From the northeastern United States to the Rocky Mountains and the Southwest.
Scientific Classification
Phylum
Club fungi Class
Mushroom-forming fungi Order
Gilled fungi Family
Agaricaceae Genus
Calvatia Species
Brain puffball 
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