Pear-shaped Puffball

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Apioperdon pyriforme

Pear-shaped Puffball, a reference photo
Photo: Sasata · CC BY 3.0 (licence)

Apioperdon pyriforme, commonly known as the pear-shaped puffball or stump puffball, is a species of fungus. It is often called Lycoperdon pyriforme, but was transferred to Apioperdon in 2017. It is the only species in the genus.

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Is it poisonous?

We have no record of Pear-shaped 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.

Classification

Kingdom
Fungi
Phylum
Basidiomycota
Class
Agaricomycetes
Order
Agaricales
Family
Lycoperdaceae
Species
Apioperdon pyriforme

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