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Sculpted Puffball

Calvatia sculpta

Taxonomy

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

About

Calvatia sculpta, commonly known as the sculpted puffball, the sculptured puffball, the pyramid puffball, and the Sierran puffball, is a species of puffball fungus in the family Agaricaceae. Attaining dimensions of up to 8 to 15 cm (3.1 to 5.9 in) tall by 8 to 10 cm (3.1 to 3.9 in) wide, the pear- or egg-shaped puffball is readily recognizable because of the large pyramidal or polygonal warts covering its surface. It is edible when young, before the spores inside...

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the scientific name of Sculpted Puffball?
The scientific name of Sculpted Puffball is Calvatia sculpta.
What is the conservation status of Sculpted Puffball?
The Sculpted Puffball has a conservation status of Endangered.
What kingdom does Sculpted Puffball belong to?
Sculpted Puffball belongs to the kingdom Fungi.
What phylum does Sculpted Puffball belong to?
Sculpted Puffball belongs to the phylum Basidiomycota.
What class does Sculpted Puffball belong to?
Sculpted Puffball belongs to the class Agaricomycetes.
What order does Sculpted Puffball belong to?
Sculpted Puffball belongs to the order Agaricales.
What family does Sculpted Puffball belong to?
Sculpted Puffball belongs to the family Lycoperdaceae.
What genus does Sculpted Puffball belong to?
Sculpted Puffball belongs to the genus Calvatia.