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Gem-studded Puffball

Lycoperdon perlatum

Photo by Kristjan
Published on Project Noah
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35.5182, -81.0079

Field Notes

Description:

White Balls with little points slight brown coloration on tips. Very short stem

Habitat:

Near a huge pile of leaves in a depression in a swampy area. Conifers and Hardwood mix.

Species ID Suggestions

Comments (1)
NickO
Also gem studded puffballs, first photo shows them after aging a bit

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Mushroom Mapping
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Fungus in America
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Mushrooms of Appalachia
Photographed
PublishedAugust 4, 2014

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