Calvatia lilacina
(Mont. & Berk.) Henn.
Puffball
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Description
A temperate puffball mushroom in the family Lycoperdiaceae.
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Edible Uses
The mushroom fruiting body is edible.
Distribution
It is a temperate plant.
Where It Grows
Asia, China, Hong Kong, New Zealand, North America, USA,
Notes
There are about 35 Calvatia species.
Dangerous Lookalikes
This plant can be confused with the following toxic species. Always verify identification carefully before consuming any wild plant.
Death Cap (button stage)
Amanita phalloides
Archenzo
Puffball
Calvatia lilacina
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Death Cap (button stage): When cut in half reveals developing gills, stem, and cap outline inside the round exterior.
Puffball: Uniform pure white flesh when cut in half, no internal structures visible, very large when mature.
Also Known As
Zise mabo
References (3)
- Boa, E. R., 2004, Wild edible fungi and their importance to people. FAO Non Wood Forest Products Booklet 17
- Crowe, A., 1997, A Field Guide to the Native Edible Plants of New Zealand. Penguin. p 136
- Hall, I. R., et al, 2003, Edible and Poisonous Mushrooms of the World. Timber Press. p 317
