Lycoperdon marginatum
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Summary
Source: WikipediaLycoperdon marginatum, commonly known as the peeling puffball, is a type of puffball mushroom in the genus Lycoperdon. It is characterized by the way that the spiny outer layer peels off in sheets. A common species, it is found in Europe and North America, where it grows on the ground.
Description
A mushroom.
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Edible Uses
There have been conflicting reports regarding the puffball's edibility, with some listing it as safe to eat when young (but insubstantial) and others describing it as poisonous. The species is used in Mexico to produce auditory hallucinations, although chemical analysis of fruit bodies has not revealed the presence of any substances that would cause this effect.
Distribution
It is a subtropical plant.
Where It Grows
Mexico, North America,
References (1)
- Boa, E. R., 2004, Wild edible fungi and their importance to people. FAO Non Wood Forest Products Booklet 17
