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Soft Puffball

Lycoperdon molle

Least Concern
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Habitat & Distribution

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

Found across Europe (5 countries) and North America (United States).

🇳🇴 Norway 🇵🇹 Portugal 🇸🇪 Sweden 🇧🇪 Belgium 🇩🇰 Denmark 🇺🇸 United States

Conservation Status

LC Least Concern

Names in Other Languages

Spanish bejín blando
German Weicher Stäubling

Similar Species in Lycoperdon

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Blackish Puffball
Lycoperdon nigrescens
Least Concern
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Common Puffball
Lycoperdon perlatum
Least Concern
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Heath Puffball
Lycoperdon ericaeum
Data Deficient
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Hedgehog Puffball
Lycoperdon echinatum
Endangered
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Steppe Puffball
Lycoperdon decipiens
Data Deficient
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Pedicel Puffball
Lycoperdon caudatum
Near Threatened
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Grassland Puffball
Lycoperdon lividum
Least Concern
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Peeling Puffball
Lycoperdon marginatum
Not Evaluated
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주름버섯강
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Lycoperdaceae
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Lycoperdon
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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the scientific name of Soft Puffball?
The scientific name of Soft Puffball is Lycoperdon molle. It belongs to the genus Lycoperdon.
What is the conservation status of Soft Puffball?
Soft Puffball (Lycoperdon molle) is classified as Least Concern by the IUCN Red List.
Where does Soft Puffball live?
Soft Puffball is found in Found across Europe (5 countries) and North America (United States).. Countries include Belgium, Denmark, Norway, Portugal, Sweden, United States.
What family does Soft Puffball belong to?
Soft Puffball (Lycoperdon molle) belongs to the genus Lycoperdon, which is part of the taxonomic family Lycoperdaceae.
Is Soft Puffball endangered?
No, Soft Puffball (Lycoperdon molle) is classified as Least Concern on the IUCN Red List, meaning it is not currently at significant risk of extinction.
What kingdom does Soft Puffball belong to?
Soft Puffball (Lycoperdon molle) belongs to the kingdom Fungi (균계).
What are the closest relatives of Soft Puffball?
The closest relatives of Soft Puffball in the genus Lycoperdon include Blackish Puffball, Common Puffball, Heath Puffball, Hedgehog Puffball, Steppe Puffball.

Native Range — 6 Countries

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Genus Lycoperdon — 17 Species

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Blackish Puffball
Lycoperdon nigrescens
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Common Puffball
Lycoperdon perlatum
LC 🐾
Heath Puffball
Lycoperdon ericaeum
DD 🐾
Hedgehog Puffball
Lycoperdon echinatum
EN 🐾
Steppe Puffball
Lycoperdon decipiens
DD 🐾
Pedicel Puffball
Lycoperdon caudatum
NT 🐾
Grassland Puffball
Lycoperdon lividum
LC 🐾
Peeling Puffball
Lycoperdon marginatum
NE
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Soft Puffball
Lycoperdon molle
LC
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Umber-Brown Puffball
Lycoperdon umbrinum
DD 🐾
Meadow Puffball
Lycoperdon pratense
LC 🐾
Curtis'S Puffball
Lycoperdon curtisii
NE 🐾
Dark-Spored Puffball
Lycoperdon atropurpureum
EN 🐾
Conifer Puffball
Lycoperdon lambinonii
DD 🐾
Dwarf Puffball
Lycoperdon dermoxanthum
DD 🐾
Pestle Puffball
Lycoperdon excipuliforme
LC 🐾
Flaky Puffball
Lycoperdon mammiforme
EN
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