Giant puffball
Calvatia gigantea
The giant puffball is a white, ball-shaped puffball usually 10–50 cm across and sometimes up to 80 cm. Its interior is white when immature and greenish-brown when mature. It can be confused with the poisonous earthball and with young Amanitas still in their egg stage.
Where it's found
Found in meadows, fields and deciduous forests in late summer and autumn.
Distribution
Found in temperate areas throughout the world.
Similar species
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