Winter stalk-puffball typically grows in sandy soils and has a preference for warm regions. It features a rounded head atop a slender stalk, resembling a tiny puffball on a stick. The surface of its head has distinct scales, and when mature, it releases spores through an opening at the top. This mushroom is mostly found during winter months, hence its name.
Cap Diameter:
5 - 10 mm
Odor:
Faintly fungal without a unique scent
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Attributes
Similar Species
Tips for Finding
Clean and Preserve
Common Questions
General Info About Winter stalk-puffball
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Attributes of Winter stalk-puffball
Cap Diameter
5 - 10 mm
Height
2 - 5 cm
Cap
Cap 5 - 10 mm across; white, greyish; with slightly granular
Stem
Stem 1.5 - 4 cm long, 2 - 3 mm thick; tapering slightly towards the apex; grey-brown; surface smooth
Stem Shapes
Cylindrical
Stem Cross Sections
Hollow or cottony hollow
Ring
Reddish-brown
Ring
Ringless
Spore Print Color
Brown
Odor
Faintly fungal without a unique scent
Body Color
Brown
Gray
White
Flesh Bruises
The flesh or milk does not discolor when bruised or cut.
Growth Form
Scattered
Nutrient Gathering
Saprophytic
Substrate
On soil, Stone, Mosses
You can find Winter stalk-puffball by these plants:
Pines, Oaks
Occurence Habitats
Rocky Areas
Species Status
Common
Endangered Species
No
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Habitat of Winter stalk-puffball
Winter stalk-puffball thrives in areas with stony and sandy soils, typically surrounded by moss or short vegetation, favoring coastal environments.
Distribution Area of Winter stalk-puffball
North America,Europe,Africa,South America,Australia
Scientific Classification of Winter stalk-puffball
