🌿Native Nature

Pestle Puffball

Lycoperdon excipuliforme

Taxonomy

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

About

Lycoperdon excipuliforme, commonly known as the pestle puffball or long-stemmed puffball, is a species of the family Lycoperdaceae. A rather large puffball, it may reach dimensions of up to 15 cm (5.9 in) broad by 25 cm (9.8 in) tall. Widespread in northern temperate zones, it is found frequently on pastures and sandy heaths.

Frequently Asked Questions

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