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Blackish Puffball

Lycoperdon nigrescens

Least Concern

About

The Blackish Puffball (Lycoperdon nigrescens) is a species in the genus Lycoperdon. It is currently classified as Least Concern on the IUCN Red List. Typically found in forest floors, decomposing wood, and soil ecosystems.

Habitat & Distribution

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

Distributed across Belgium, Norway, Sweden, and United States.

🇳🇴 Norway 🇸🇪 Sweden 🇧🇪 Belgium 🇺🇸 United States

Conservation Status

LC Least Concern

Full Taxonomy

Kingdom

Fungi (เห็ดรา)

Phylum

Basidiomycota (Club Fungi)

Class

Agaricomycetes (Mushrooms)

Order

Agaricales (Gilled Mushrooms)

Species

Lycoperdon nigrescens (Blackish Puffball)

Similar Species in Lycoperdon

Lycoperdon marginatum

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the scientific name of Blackish Puffball?

The scientific name of Blackish Puffball is Lycoperdon nigrescens. It belongs to the genus Lycoperdon.

What is the conservation status of Blackish Puffball?

Blackish Puffball (Lycoperdon nigrescens) is classified as Least Concern by the IUCN Red List.

Where does Blackish Puffball live?

Blackish Puffball is found in Distributed across Belgium, Norway, Sweden, and United States.. Countries include Belgium, Norway, Sweden, United States.

What family does Blackish Puffball belong to?

Blackish Puffball (Lycoperdon nigrescens) belongs to the genus Lycoperdon, which is part of the taxonomic family Lycoperdaceae.

Is Blackish Puffball endangered?

No, Blackish Puffball (Lycoperdon nigrescens) is classified as Least Concern on the IUCN Red List, meaning it is not currently at significant risk of extinction.

What kingdom does Blackish Puffball belong to?

Blackish Puffball (Lycoperdon nigrescens) belongs to the kingdom Fungi (เห็ดรา).

What are the closest relatives of Blackish Puffball?

The closest relatives of Blackish Puffball in the genus Lycoperdon include Common Puffball, Heath Puffball, Hedgehog Puffball, Steppe Puffball, Pedicel Puffball.