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Puffball Mushroom

Scleroderma citrinum

Notes:

very poisonous

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Mark Ridgway
Mark Ridgway 11 years ago

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. :)

HemaShah
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HemaShah

Concord, California, USA

Spotted on Aug 6, 2011
Submitted on Aug 6, 2011

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