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common puffball

Lycoperdon perlatum

Taxonomy

Kingdom: Fungi ›Phylum: Basidiomycota ›Class: Agaricomycetes ›Order: Agaricales ›Family: Lycoperdaceae ›Genus: Lycoperdon

About

Lycoperdon perlatum, popularly known as the common puffball, warted puffball, gem-studded puffball, wolf farts or the devil's snuff-box, is a species of puffball fungus in the family Agaricaceae. A widespread species with a cosmopolitan distribution, it is a medium-sized puffball with a round fruit body tapering to a wide stalk, and dimensions of 1.5 to 6 cm (0.6 to 2.4 in) wide by 3 to 10 cm (1.2 to 3.9 in) tall. It is off-white with a top covered in...

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the scientific name of common puffball?
The scientific name of common puffball is Lycoperdon perlatum.
What kingdom does common puffball belong to?
common puffball belongs to the kingdom Fungi.
What phylum does common puffball belong to?
common puffball belongs to the phylum Basidiomycota.
What class does common puffball belong to?
common puffball belongs to the class Agaricomycetes.
What order does common puffball belong to?
common puffball belongs to the order Agaricales.
What family does common puffball belong to?
common puffball belongs to the family Lycoperdaceae.
What genus does common puffball belong to?
common puffball belongs to the genus Lycoperdon.