Pestle Puffball

Lycoperdon excipuliforme, commonly known as the pestle puffball or long-stemmed puffball, is a species of the family Lycoperdaceae. A rather large puffball, it may reach dimensions of up to 15 cm (5.9 in) broad by 25 cm (9.8 in) tall. Widespread in northern temperate zones, it is found frequently on pastures and sandy heaths.

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Is it poisonous?

We have no record of Pestle Puffball being toxic, poisonous or venomous. That is not proof that it is safe. Never eat, touch or handle a wild plant, mushroom or animal on the strength of an identification; ask someone qualified.

Easily confused with

• Lycoperdon molle
• Lycoperdon lividum
• Lycoperdon perlatum

Classification

Kingdom

Fungi

Phylum

Basidiomycota

Class

Agaricomycetes

Order

Agaricales

Family

Lycoperdaceae

Genus

Lycoperdon

Species

Lycoperdon excipuliforme

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