🌿Native Nature

Dusky Puffball

Lycoperdon nigrescens

Taxonomy

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

About

Lycoperdon nigrescens, commonly known as the dusky puffball, is a type of puffball mushroom in the genus Lycoperdon. It was first described scientifically in 1794 by the Swedish naturalist Göran Wahlenberg.

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the scientific name of Dusky Puffball?
The scientific name of Dusky Puffball is Lycoperdon nigrescens.
What is the conservation status of Dusky Puffball?
The Dusky Puffball has a conservation status of Least Concern.
What kingdom does Dusky Puffball belong to?
Dusky Puffball belongs to the kingdom Fungi.
What phylum does Dusky Puffball belong to?
Dusky Puffball belongs to the phylum Basidiomycota.
What class does Dusky Puffball belong to?
Dusky Puffball belongs to the class Agaricomycetes.
What order does Dusky Puffball belong to?
Dusky Puffball belongs to the order Agaricales.
What family does Dusky Puffball belong to?
Dusky Puffball belongs to the family Lycoperdaceae.
What genus does Dusky Puffball belong to?
Dusky Puffball belongs to the genus Lycoperdon.