Identification: The mushroom fruit body

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    ariani Active Member 10 Years

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    This is the mushroom fruit body. but what kind of mushroom?
     

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    saltcedar Rising Contributor 10 Years

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    Here in the USA we call them Puffballs.
     
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    Frog Generous Contributor Forums Moderator 10 Years

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    I don't know the mushrooms of your region, but some puffball genera are Lycoperdon, Bovista, Calvatia. If you have a regional field guide, take note of whether it was growing on dirt or wood, any surface characteristics (though these look pretty smooth), size and shape.

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