Purple-Spored Puffball

Habitat & Distribution

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

Distributed across Brazil, Norway, Taiwan, and United States.

🇹🇼 Taiwan 🇳🇴 Norway 🇺🇸 United States 🇧🇷 Brazil

Full Taxonomy

Kingdom

Fungi (菌界)

Phylum

Basidiomycota (担子菌門)

Class

Agaricomycetes (真正担子菌綱)

Order

Agaricales (ハラタケ目)

Family

Lycoperdaceae

Genus

Calvatia

Species

Calvatia cyathiformis (Purple-Spored Puffball)

Names in Other Languages

Spanish calvatia delor lila

German Lilafarbener Stäubling

Similar Species in Calvatia

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Giant Puffball

Calvatia gigantea

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the scientific name of Purple-Spored Puffball?

The scientific name of Purple-Spored Puffball is Calvatia cyathiformis. It belongs to the genus Calvatia.

Where does Purple-Spored Puffball live?

Purple-Spored Puffball is found in Distributed across Brazil, Norway, Taiwan, and United States.. Countries include Brazil, Norway, Taiwan, United States.

What family does Purple-Spored Puffball belong to?

Purple-Spored Puffball (Calvatia cyathiformis) belongs to the genus Calvatia, which is part of the taxonomic family Lycoperdaceae.

What kingdom does Purple-Spored Puffball belong to?

Purple-Spored Puffball (Calvatia cyathiformis) belongs to the kingdom Fungi (菌界).

What are the closest relatives of Purple-Spored Puffball?

The closest relatives of Purple-Spored Puffball in the genus Calvatia include Giant Puffball.