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Lead-grey Puffball

Bovista plumbea

Taxonomy

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

About

Bovista plumbea, also referred to as the paltry puffball, is a small puffball mushroom commonly found in Western Europe and California, white when young and greyish in age. Easily confused with immature Bovista dermoxantha, it is attached to the substrate by a tuft of mycelium.

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the scientific name of Lead-grey Puffball?
The scientific name of Lead-grey Puffball is Bovista plumbea.
What is the conservation status of Lead-grey Puffball?
The Lead-grey Puffball has a conservation status of Least Concern.
What kingdom does Lead-grey Puffball belong to?
Lead-grey Puffball belongs to the kingdom Fungi.
What phylum does Lead-grey Puffball belong to?
Lead-grey Puffball belongs to the phylum Basidiomycota.
What class does Lead-grey Puffball belong to?
Lead-grey Puffball belongs to the class Agaricomycetes.
What order does Lead-grey Puffball belong to?
Lead-grey Puffball belongs to the order Agaricales.
What family does Lead-grey Puffball belong to?
Lead-grey Puffball belongs to the family Lycoperdaceae.
What genus does Lead-grey Puffball belong to?
Lead-grey Puffball belongs to the genus Bovista.