Calvatia cyathiformis
(Bosc.) Morgan
Purple-spored puffball
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Summary
Source: WikipediaCalvatia cyathiformis, or purple-spored puffball, is a large saprobic species of Calvatia. This terrestrial puffball has purplish or purple-brown spores, which distinguish it from other large Agaricales. It is found in North America and Australia, mostly in prairie or grassland environments. It is reportedly edible when young.
Description
A mushroom. It is a puffball fungus.
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Edible Uses
It is said to be edible until the flesh begins to turn to a tan colour. The puffball has not been noted to have a distinctive odor or taste.
Traditional Uses
It is eaten when very young.
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Distribution
It grows in tropical and subtropical places.
Where It Grows
Africa, Asia, China, Hong Kong, India, Malaysia, Mexico, Nigeria, North America, SE Asia, USA, West Africa,
Notes
There are about 35 Calvatia species. All puffballs or Lycoperdiaceae are considered edible. See Alexopoulos, C.J., 1962, Introductory Mycology. Wiley Toppan. p 521
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
Purple-spored puffball
Calvatia cyathiformis
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Death Cap (button stage): When cut in half reveals developing gills, stem, and cap outline inside the round exterior.
Purple-spored puffball: Uniform pure white flesh when cut in half, no internal structures visible, very large when mature.
Nutrition
| Part | Moisture | kJ | kcal | Protein | Vit A | Vit C | Iron | Zinc |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mushroom | 5.3 | — | — | 13.2 | — | — | — | — |
Also Known As
Beixing tumabo, Pumus
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