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Grassland puffball

Lycoperdon lividum

A species of Lycoperdon

Grassland puffball typically appears in grasslands and prefers rich, calcareous soils. This small to medium-sized species has a rounded shape when young, becoming pear-shaped with age. It features a distinctive spore-release mechanism where mature specimens develop a hole at the top. The outer surface is initially white and becomes brownish with maturity.

Cap Diameter:

1 - 2.5 cm

Odor:

Mildly mushroomy but not distinctive.

General Info About Grassland puffball

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Attributes of Grassland puffball

Cap Diameter

1 - 2.5 cm

Height

1.5 - 4 cm

Cap

Cap 1 - 2.5 cm across; spherical; white to yellow-olive and brown; with finely granular

Ring

Ringless

Spore Print Color

Darkish olive-brown

Odor

Mildly mushroomy but not distinctive.

Body Color

Brown

Green

Yellow

Gray

White

Flesh Bruises

The flesh or milk does not discolor when bruised or cut.

Growth Form

Gregarious

Nutrient Gathering

Saprophytic

Substrate

On soil

You can find Grassland puffball by these plants:

Occurence Habitats

Meadows

Species Status

Fairly common

Endangered Species

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Habitat of Grassland puffball

Grassland puffball thrives in short-sward grasslands, often in areas with a slight coastal influence and where the soil is not strongly acidic.

Scientific Classification of Grassland puffball

Phylum

Club fungi

Class

Mushroom-forming fungi

Order

Gilled fungi

Family

Agaricaceae

Genus

Lycoperdon

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What are the Ideal Soil Conditions for Grassland puffball

Prefers alkaline or neutral soil conditions.

What are Some Tips for Finding Grassland puffball

Search in open grassy areas, particularly where the grass is kept short and the ground is firm.
Look for grassland puffball in places with minimal shrubbery and tree cover, maximizing visibility on the ground.
Check open coastal meadows or clearings that receive plenty of sunlight.
Gently part the grass in potential areas to reveal hidden specimens of grassland puffball.
Approach areas with well-draining soil, where water does not accumulate, as likely spots to find grassland puffball.

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