Species details

Giant puffball

Calvatia gigantea

Conditional / expert preparation

Description

A very large white spherical puffball without a visible stem, often ball-sized or larger.

The young interior is pure white and uniform; with age it becomes yellow, olive, and powdery.

Meadows, pasture, gardens, parks, and woodland edges on nutrient-rich soil.

June, July, August, September, October