Giant Puffball

Habitat & Distribution

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

Distributed across Belgium, Norway, and United States.

🇳🇴 Norway 🇧🇪 Belgium 🇺🇸 United States

Full Taxonomy

Kingdom

Fungi (เห็ดรา)

Phylum

Basidiomycota (Club Fungi)

Class

Agaricomycetes (Mushrooms)

Order

Agaricales (Gilled Mushrooms)

Family

Lycoperdaceae

Genus

Calvatia

Species

Calvatia gigantea (Giant Puffball)

Names in Other Languages

German Riesenbovist

Similar Species in Calvatia

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Purple-Spored Puffball

Calvatia cyathiformis

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the scientific name of Giant Puffball?

The scientific name of Giant Puffball is Calvatia gigantea. It belongs to the genus Calvatia.

Where does Giant Puffball live?

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

What family does Giant Puffball belong to?

Giant Puffball (Calvatia gigantea) belongs to the genus Calvatia, which is part of the taxonomic family Lycoperdaceae.

What kingdom does Giant Puffball belong to?

Giant Puffball (Calvatia gigantea) belongs to the kingdom Fungi (เห็ดรา).

What are the closest relatives of Giant Puffball?

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