🌿Native Nature

Smooth Puffball

Lycoperdon molle

Taxonomy

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

About

Lycoperdon molle, commonly known as the smooth puffball or the soft puffball, is a type of puffball mushroom in the genus Lycoperdon. It was first described scientifically in 1799 by Dutch mycologist Christiaan Hendrik Persoon. The puffball is edible when the internal flesh is still white.

Frequently Asked Questions

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