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Heath Puffball

Lycoperdon ericaeum

Data Deficient

Habitat & Distribution

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

Distributed across Denmark, Norway, Sweden, and Taiwan.

🇹🇼 Taiwan 🇳🇴 Norway 🇸🇪 Sweden 🇩🇰 Denmark

Conservation Status

DD Data Deficient

Full Taxonomy

Kingdom
Fungi (เห็ดรา)
Phylum
Basidiomycota (Club Fungi)
Class
Agaricomycetes (Mushrooms)
Order
Agaricales (Gilled Mushrooms)
Family
Lycoperdaceae
Genus
Lycoperdon
Species
Lycoperdon ericaeum (Heath Puffball)

Names in Other Languages

German Heide-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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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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Soft Puffball
Lycoperdon molle
Least Concern
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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the scientific name of Heath Puffball?
The scientific name of Heath Puffball is Lycoperdon ericaeum. It belongs to the genus Lycoperdon.
What is the conservation status of Heath Puffball?
Heath Puffball (Lycoperdon ericaeum) is classified as Data Deficient by the IUCN Red List.
Where does Heath Puffball live?
Heath Puffball is found in Distributed across Denmark, Norway, Sweden, and Taiwan.. Countries include Denmark, Norway, Sweden, Taiwan.
What family does Heath Puffball belong to?
Heath Puffball (Lycoperdon ericaeum) belongs to the genus Lycoperdon, which is part of the taxonomic family Lycoperdaceae.
What kingdom does Heath Puffball belong to?
Heath Puffball (Lycoperdon ericaeum) belongs to the kingdom Fungi (เห็ดรา).
What are the closest relatives of Heath Puffball?
The closest relatives of Heath Puffball in the genus Lycoperdon include Blackish Puffball, Common Puffball, Hedgehog Puffball, Steppe Puffball, Pedicel Puffball.

Native Range — 4 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
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Heath Puffball
Lycoperdon ericaeum
DD
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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 🐾
Soft Puffball
Lycoperdon molle
LC 🐾
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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