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Winter Stalk Puffball

Tulostoma brumale

Endangered

Habitat & Distribution

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

Widely distributed across Europe (4 countries), North America (United States), and South America (Brazil). Currently classified as Endangered on the IUCN Red List, this species faces significant conservation challenges across its range.

🇳🇴 Norway 🇸🇪 Sweden 🇧🇪 Belgium 🇩🇰 Denmark 🇺🇸 United States 🇧🇷 Brazil

Conservation Status

EN Endangered

Full Taxonomy

Kingdom

Fungi (Fungi)

Phylum

Basidiomycota (Club Fungi)

Class

Agaricomycetes (Mushrooms)

Order

Agaricales (Gilled Mushrooms)

Family

Agaricaceae (Agarics)

Genus

Tulostoma

Species

Tulostoma brumale (Winter Stalk Puffball)

Names in Other Languages

Spanish tulostoma de invierno

German Zitzen-Stielbovist

Similar Species in Tulostoma

Critically Endangered

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Scaly Stalkball

Tulostoma melanocyclum

Critically Endangered

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the scientific name of Winter Stalk Puffball?

The scientific name of Winter Stalk Puffball is Tulostoma brumale. It belongs to the genus Tulostoma.

What is the conservation status of Winter Stalk Puffball?

Winter Stalk Puffball (Tulostoma brumale) is classified as Endangered by the IUCN Red List.

Where does Winter Stalk Puffball live?

Winter Stalk Puffball is found in Widely distributed across Europe (4 countries), North America (United States), and South America (Brazil). Currently classified as Endangered on the IUCN Red List, this species faces significant conservation challenges across its range.. Countries include Belgium, Brazil, Denmark, Norway, Sweden, United States.

What family does Winter Stalk Puffball belong to?

Winter Stalk Puffball (Tulostoma brumale) belongs to the genus Tulostoma, which is part of the taxonomic family Agaricaceae.

Is Winter Stalk Puffball endangered?

Yes, Winter Stalk Puffball (Tulostoma brumale) is classified as Endangered on the IUCN Red List, which means it faces a significant risk of extinction in the wild.

What kingdom does Winter Stalk Puffball belong to?

Winter Stalk Puffball (Tulostoma brumale) belongs to the kingdom Fungi (Fungi).

What are the closest relatives of Winter Stalk Puffball?

The closest relatives of Winter Stalk Puffball in the genus Tulostoma include , , Scaly Stalkball, White Stalk Puffball.