Lycoperdon lividum, commonly known as the grassland puffball, is a type of puffball mushroom in the genus Lycoperdon. It is found in Europe, where it grows on sandy soil in pastures, dunes, and heaths, especially in coastal areas. It fruits in autumn. It was first described scientifically in 1809 by Christian Hendrik Persoon.
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Is it poisonous?
We have no record of Grassland 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
- Globaria aestivalis
- Lycoperdon molle
- Lycoperdon pratense
- Lycoperdon dermoxanthum
- Lycoperdon subumbrinum
- Lycoperdon excipuliforme
Classification
- Kingdom
- Fungi
- Phylum
- Basidiomycota
- Class
- Agaricomycetes
- Order
- Agaricales
- Family
- Lycoperdaceae
- Genus
- Lycoperdon
- Species
- Lycoperdon lividum
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