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Puffball Mushroom

Scleroderma citrinum

Photo by HemaShah
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Field Notes

Notes:

very poisonous

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Comments (1)
Mark Ridgway
That looks a fabulous specimen. Although wikipedia says they are worldwide the Atlas of Living Australia says they are not known here. Interesting when yours is surrounded by eucalyptus leaves. Also according to wiki this is edible and tastes very similar to tofu or melted cheese when cooked. :)

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