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Purple-spored Puffball

Calvatia cyathiformis

Photo by 1Sarah2
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Field Notes

Description:

White to yellowish firm flesh but irregular in shape. Darker spots indicate where the lawn mower has cut it.

Habitat:

Grassy areas.

Notes:

May form into fairy rings.

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Calvatia cyathiformis

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PublishedJune 25, 2011

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