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Umber-Brown Puffball

Lycoperdon umbrinum

Data Deficient

Habitat & Distribution

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

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

🇳🇴 Norway 🇸🇪 Sweden 🇧🇪 Belgium 🇩🇰 Denmark 🇺🇸 United States

Conservation Status

DD Data Deficient

Full Taxonomy

Kingdom
Fungi (真菌界)
Phylum
Basidiomycota (担子菌门)
Class
Agaricomycetes (傘菌綱)
Order
Agaricales (伞菌目)
Family
Lycoperdaceae
Genus
Lycoperdon
Species
Lycoperdon umbrinum (Umber-Brown Puffball)

Names in Other Languages

Spanish Bejin blando
German Bräunlicher 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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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
View all species in Lycoperdon →

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真菌界
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Phylum
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傘菌綱
Class
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伞菌目
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Lycoperdaceae
Family
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Lycoperdon
Genus

Compare Species

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Frequently Asked Questions

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

Native Range — 5 Countries

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Genus Lycoperdon — 17 Species

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Blackish Puffball
Lycoperdon nigrescens
LC 🐾
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
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Umber-Brown Puffball
Lycoperdon umbrinum
DD
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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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