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Peeling Puffball

Lycoperdon marginatum

Not Evaluated

Habitat & Distribution

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

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

🇧🇷 Brazil 🇩🇪 Germany 🇳🇴 Norway 🇺🇸 United States

Full Taxonomy

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

Names in Other Languages

German Abblätternder 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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Conifer Puffball
Lycoperdon lambinonii
Data Deficient
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Curtis'S Puffball
Lycoperdon curtisii
Not Evaluated
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Dark-Spored Puffball
Lycoperdon atropurpureum
Endangered
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Dwarf Puffball
Lycoperdon dermoxanthum
Data Deficient
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Flaky Puffball
Lycoperdon mammiforme
Endangered
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Grassland Puffball
Lycoperdon lividum
Least Concern
View all species in Lycoperdon →

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Compare Species

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the scientific name of Peeling Puffball?
The scientific name of Peeling Puffball is Lycoperdon marginatum. It belongs to the genus Lycoperdon.
Where does Peeling Puffball live?
Peeling Puffball is found in Distributed across Brazil, Germany, Norway, and United States.. Countries include Brazil, Germany, Norway, United States.
What family does Peeling Puffball belong to?
Peeling Puffball (Lycoperdon marginatum) belongs to the genus Lycoperdon, which is part of the taxonomic family Lycoperdaceae.
What kingdom does Peeling Puffball belong to?
Peeling Puffball (Lycoperdon marginatum) belongs to the kingdom Fungi (Fungi).
What are the closest relatives of Peeling Puffball?
The closest relatives of Peeling Puffball in the genus Lycoperdon include Blackish Puffball, Common Puffball, Conifer Puffball, Curtis'S Puffball, Dark-Spored Puffball.

Native Range — 4 Countries

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Genus Lycoperdon — 17 Species

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