Flaky puffball typically appears in late summer and autumn. It has a distinct pear-like shape with a rough, spiky surface that ages to a brownish hue. The interior initially contains a white, cottony substance that eventually turns into spore dust as flaky puffball matures. These mushrooms are commonly found in woods and grassy areas.
Odor:
Mild, not particularly unique.
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Tips for Finding
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Common Questions
General Info About Flaky puffball
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Attributes of Flaky puffball
Height
3 - 10 cm
Spore Print Color
Chocolate-brown
Odor
Mild, not particularly unique.
Body Color
Brown
White
Flesh Bruises
The flesh or milk does not discolor when bruised or cut.
Growth Form
Scattered, Gregarious
Nutrient Gathering
Saprophytic
Substrate
On soil
You can find Flaky puffball by these plants:
European beech
Occurence Habitats
Deciduous Woodland, Meadows
Species Status
Rare
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Habitat of Flaky puffball
Flaky puffball typically thrives in areas rich with decomposed organic matter, such as beech woodlands and nearby grassy areas at woodland edges.
