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Pear-shaped puffball

Lycoperdon pyriforme

Description:

Lycoperdon pyriforme, commonly known as the pear-shaped puffball or stump puffball, is a saprobic fungus present throughout much of the world. Emerging in autumn, this puffball is common and abundant on decaying logs of both deciduous and coniferous wood. It is considered a choice edible when still immature and the inner flesh is white.-Wikipedia

Habitat:

Spotted in a landscaped area at a business park.

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Brian38
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Brian38

Federal Way, Washington, USA

Spotted on Aug 29, 2017
Submitted on Sep 2, 2017

Spotted for Mission

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