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Pestle Puffball

Lycoperdon excipuliforme

Least Concern

Habitat & Distribution

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

Distributed across Denmark, Norway, and United States.

🇳🇴 Norway 🇩🇰 Denmark 🇺🇸 United States

Conservation Status

LC Least Concern

Full Taxonomy

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

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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Heath Puffball
Lycoperdon ericaeum
Data Deficient
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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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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the scientific name of Pestle Puffball?
The scientific name of Pestle Puffball is Lycoperdon excipuliforme. It belongs to the genus Lycoperdon.
What is the conservation status of Pestle Puffball?
Pestle Puffball (Lycoperdon excipuliforme) is classified as Least Concern by the IUCN Red List.
Where does Pestle Puffball live?
Pestle Puffball is found in Distributed across Denmark, Norway, and United States.. Countries include Denmark, Norway, United States.
What family does Pestle Puffball belong to?
Pestle Puffball (Lycoperdon excipuliforme) belongs to the genus Lycoperdon, which is part of the taxonomic family Lycoperdaceae.
Is Pestle Puffball endangered?
No, Pestle Puffball (Lycoperdon excipuliforme) is classified as Least Concern on the IUCN Red List, meaning it is not currently at significant risk of extinction.
What kingdom does Pestle Puffball belong to?
Pestle Puffball (Lycoperdon excipuliforme) belongs to the kingdom Fungi (เห็ดรา).
What are the closest relatives of Pestle Puffball?
The closest relatives of Pestle Puffball in the genus Lycoperdon include Blackish Puffball, Common Puffball, Heath Puffball, Hedgehog Puffball, Steppe Puffball.

Native Range — 3 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 🐾
Heath Puffball
Lycoperdon ericaeum
DD 🐾
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
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Pestle Puffball
Lycoperdon excipuliforme
LC
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Flaky Puffball
Lycoperdon mammiforme
EN
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