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Dwarf Puffball

Lycoperdon dermoxanthum

Data Deficient

Habitat & Distribution

Typically found in forest floors, decomposing wood, and soil ecosystems.

Distributed across Denmark, Norway, and Sweden.

🇳🇴 Norway 🇸🇪 Sweden 🇩🇰 Denmark

Conservation Status

DD Data Deficient

Full Taxonomy

Kingdom
Fungi (Fungi)
Phylum
Basidiomycota (Club Fungi)
Class
Agaricomycetes (Mushrooms)
Order
Agaricales (Gilled Mushrooms)
Family
Lycoperdaceae
Genus
Lycoperdon
Species
Lycoperdon dermoxanthum (Dwarf Puffball)

Similar Species in Lycoperdon

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Bejin blando
Lycoperdon umbrinum
Data Deficient
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bejín blando
Lycoperdon molle
Least Concern
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bejín erizado
Lycoperdon echinatum
Endangered
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bejínn falda
Lycoperdon mammiforme
Endangered
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cuesco de lobo
Lycoperdon pratense
Least Concern
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cuesco de lobo
Lycoperdon perlatum
Least Concern
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Grassland Puffball
Lycoperdon lividum
Least Concern
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Peeling Puffball
Lycoperdon marginatum
Not Evaluated
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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the scientific name of Dwarf Puffball?
The scientific name of Dwarf Puffball is Lycoperdon dermoxanthum. It belongs to the genus Lycoperdon.
What is the conservation status of Dwarf Puffball?
Dwarf Puffball (Lycoperdon dermoxanthum) is classified as Data Deficient by the IUCN Red List.
Where does Dwarf Puffball live?
Dwarf Puffball is found in Distributed across Denmark, Norway, and Sweden.. Countries include Denmark, Norway, Sweden.
What family does Dwarf Puffball belong to?
Dwarf Puffball (Lycoperdon dermoxanthum) belongs to the genus Lycoperdon, which is part of the taxonomic family Lycoperdaceae.
What kingdom does Dwarf Puffball belong to?
Dwarf Puffball (Lycoperdon dermoxanthum) belongs to the kingdom Fungi (Fungi).
What are the closest relatives of Dwarf Puffball?
The closest relatives of Dwarf Puffball in the genus Lycoperdon include Bejin blando, bejín blando, bejín erizado, bejínn falda, cuesco de lobo.

Native Range — 3 Countries

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Genus Lycoperdon — 17 Species

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Bejin blando
Lycoperdon umbrinum
DD 🐾
bejín blando
Lycoperdon molle
LC 🐾
bejín erizado
Lycoperdon echinatum
EN 🐾
bejínn falda
Lycoperdon mammiforme
EN 🐾
cuesco de lobo
Lycoperdon perlatum
LC 🐾
cuesco de lobo
Lycoperdon pratense
LC 🐾
Grassland Puffball
Lycoperdon lividum
LC 🐾
Peeling Puffball
Lycoperdon marginatum
NE 🐾
Heath Puffball
Lycoperdon ericaeum
DD 🐾
Curtis'S Puffball
Lycoperdon curtisii
NE 🐾
Dark-Spored Puffball
Lycoperdon atropurpureum
EN 🐾
Conifer Puffball
Lycoperdon lambinonii
DD
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Dwarf Puffball
Lycoperdon dermoxanthum
DD
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Pestle Puffball
Lycoperdon excipuliforme
LC 🐾
Steppe Puffball
Lycoperdon decipiens
DD 🐾
Blackish Puffball
Lycoperdon nigrescens
LC 🐾
Pedicel Puffball
Lycoperdon caudatum
NT
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