Synonym: Utraria marginata.
Common name: Peeling Puffball.
Extract from Wikipedia article: Lycoperdon marginatum, commonly known as the peeling puffball, is a type of puffball mushroom in the genus Lycoperdon. A common species, it is found in Europe and North America, where it grows on the ground. It is characterized by the way that the spiny outer layer peels off in sheets.
German: Abblätternder Stäubling.
Lycoperdon marginatum is a species of puffball fungus characterized by its rounded to pear-shaped fruiting body, typically 2-6 cm in diameter, with a smooth, thin peridium that is often wrinkled or reticulated. The exterior is usually brown to tan, while the interior is white and filled with a dense mass of spores. In East and Central Texas, Lycoperdon marginatum has been found growing in fields, meadows, and open woods, often in association with grasses and other herbaceous vegetation, typically from summer to fall. The species is considered common in the region, particularly in areas with rich soil and moderate moisture.
Peeling puffball mushroom (Lycoperdon marginatum) in Washington-on-the-Brazos State Historic Site. Washington, Texas, October 6, 2012
Washington-on-the-Brazos State Historic Site, Farm-to-Market Road 1155, Washington, Washington County, Texas, 77880, United States
Peeling puffball mushrooms (Lycoperdon marginatum) on Little Lake Creek Loop Trail in Sam Houston National Forest. Richards, Texas, October 19, 2013Little Lake Creek Loop Trail, Sam Houston National Forest, Montgomery, TX 77356, USA
Puffball mushroom Lycoperdon marginatum in Bee Creek Park. College Station, Texas, November 16, 2017Bee Creek, College Station, TX 77840, USA
Close up of puffball mushroom Lycoperdon marginatum in Bee Creek Park. College Station, Texas, November 16, 2017Bee Creek, College Station, TX 77840, USA
Cut puffball mushroom Lycoperdon marginatum in Bee Creek Park. College Station, Texas, November 16, 2017Bee Creek, College Station, TX 77840, USA
Puffball mushroom Lycoperdon marginatum on a sandy path in Lick Creek Park. College Station, Texas, July 11, 2018Raccoon Run, College Station, TX 77845, USA
Puffball mushrooms Lycoperdon marginatum in Lick Creek Park. College Station, Texas, October 3, 2018Iron Bridge Trail, College Station, TX 77845, USA
Peeling puffball mushroom (Lycoperdon marginatum) in a field in Washington-on-the-Brazos State Historic Site. Washington, Texas, March 9, 2019
Puffball mushrooms Lycoperdon marginatum in a burnt forest in Bastrop State Park. Bastrop, Texas, November 28, 2019Park Rd 1C, Bastrop, TX 78602, USA
Close up of a puffball mushroom Lycoperdon marginatum in Bastrop State Park. Bastrop, Texas, November 28, 2019Park Rd 1C, Bastrop, TX 78602, USA
Young peeling puffball mushroom (Lycoperdon marginatum) in Bastrop State Park. Bastrop, Texas, March 24, 2020Park Rd 1C, Bastrop, TX 78602, USA
Peeling puffball mushroom (Lycoperdon marginatum) in Bastrop State Park. Bastrop, Texas, March 24, 2020Park Rd 1C, Bastrop, TX 78602, USA
Peeling puffball mushrooms (Lycoperdon marginatum) on Richards Loop Trail in Sam Houston National Forest. Texas, March 26, 2020Lone Star Hiking Trail, Richards, TX 77873, USA
Peeling puffball mushroom (Lycoperdon marginatum)(?) in Lick Creek Park. College Station, Texas, May 22, 2020Iron Bridge Trail, College Station, TX 77845, USA
Peeling puffball mushrooms (Lycoperdon marginatum) on Caney Creek Trail (Little Lake Creek Loop Trail) in Sam Houston National Forest north from Montgomery. Texas, May 31, 2020Little Lake Creek Loop Trail, Montgomery, TX 77356, USA
Peeling puffball mushrooms (Lycoperdon marginatum)(?) on Richards Loop Trail in Sam Houston National Forest. Texas, July 28, 2020Little Lake Creek Loop Trail, Montgomery, TX 77356, USA
Peeling puffball mushrooms (Lycoperdon marginatum) on Stubblefield section of Lone Star hiking trail north from Trailhead No. 6 in Sam Houston National Forest. Texas, September 18, 2020Lone Star Hiking Trail, Montgomery, TX 77356, USA
Peeling puffball mushroom (Lycoperdon marginatum)(?) on Richards Loop Trail in Sam Houston National Forest. Texas, September 25, 2020Little Lake Creek Loop Trail, Montgomery, TX 77356, USA
Peeling puffball mushroom (Lycoperdon marginatum) in Bee Creek Park. College Station, Texas, April 20, 2021Bee Creek Park, 1900 Anderson St, College Station, TX 77840, USA
Peeling puffball mushrooms (Lycoperdon marginatum) in Hensel Park. College Station, Texas, June 3, 2021309 E Brookside Dr, Bryan, TX 77801, USA
Peeling puffball mushrooms (Lycoperdon marginatum) in Bastrop State Park. Bastrop, Texas, October 17, 2021Lost Pines Trail, Bastrop County, Texas, 78602, United States
Peeling puffball mushrooms (Lycoperdon marginatum) on a path in a pine forest on Caney Creek section of Lone Star Hiking Trail in Sam Houston National Forest north from Montgomery. Texas, May 4, 2022Lone Star Hiking Trail, Montgomery County, Texas, United States
Spores of peeling puffball mushrooms (Lycoperdon marginatum) in KOH at low magnification, collected on Caney Creek Trail (Little Lake Creek Loop Trail) in Sam Houston National Forest north from Montgomery. Texas, May 4, 2022
Spores of peeling puffball mushrooms (Lycoperdon marginatum) in KOH, collected on Caney Creek Trail (Little Lake Creek Loop Trail) in Sam Houston National Forest north from Montgomery. Texas, May 4, 2022
Top view of peeling puffball mushroom (Lycoperdon marginatum) on a sandy track of FS 203 near Richards Loop Trail in Sam Houston National Forest. Texas, August 18, 2022FS 203, Montgomery County, Texas, 77873, United States
Mature peeling puffball mushroom (Lycoperdon marginatum) on a sandy track of FS 203 near Richards Loop Trail in Sam Houston National Forest. Texas, August 18, 2022FS 203, Montgomery County, Texas, 77873, United States
Spores of a puffball mushroom Lycoperdon marginatum collected on Richards Loop Trail in Sam Houston National Forest. Texas, August 18, 2022
Peeling puffball mushrooms (Lycoperdon marginatum) on a mowed grassy path in low lying area at Lake Somerville Trailway near Nails Creek Unit of Somerville Lake State Park. Texas, February 14, 2024
Texture of a peeling puffball mushroom (Lycoperdon marginatum) on a mowed grassy path in low lying area at Lake Somerville Trailway near Nails Creek Unit of Somerville Lake State Park. Texas, February 14, 2024
Peeling puffball mushrooms (Lycoperdon marginatum) with their cross section at Lake Somerville Trailway near Nails Creek Unit of Somerville Lake State Park. Texas, February 14, 2024
Peeling puffball mushroom (Lycoperdon marginatum) on Closed Trail in Lick Creek Park. College Station, Texas, May 6, 2024Iron Bridge Trail, College Station, Brazos County, Texas, United States
Section of peeling puffball mushroom (Lycoperdon marginatum) on Closed Trail in Lick Creek Park. College Station, Texas, May 6, 2024Iron Bridge Trail, College Station, Brazos County, Texas, United States
Young peeling puffball mushrooms (Lycoperdon marginatum) on Yaupon Loop Trail in Lick Creek Park. College Station, Texas, November 12, 2024Yaupon Loop Trail, College Station, Brazos County, Texas, United States
Peeling puffball mushrooms (Lycoperdon marginatum) on Yaupon Loop Trail in Lick Creek Park. College Station, Texas, November 12, 2024Yaupon Loop Trail, College Station, Brazos County, Texas, United States
Peeling puffball mushrooms (Lycoperdon marginatum) when exposed to regular daylight as well as when illuminated by a 365 nm ultraviolet (UV-A) blacklight from Yaupon Loop Trail in Lick Creek Park. College Station, Texas, November 12, 2024163, Rosemary Lane, College Station, Brazos County, Texas, 77840, United StatesThe fungus Lycoperdon marginatum was observed in East and Central Texas over a period of 12 years (2012-2024). A total of 35 observations were recorded in various locations, including state parks, national forests, and local parks. The fungus was found in different environments, such as sandy paths, burnt forests, and grassy areas. Observations included photographs of the mushrooms at different stages of growth, as well as close-ups of their texture and spores. Some observations noted the mushroom's reaction to ultraviolet light. The frequency and distribution of the observations suggest that Lycoperdon marginatum is a common species in the region, with a wide range of habitats and a presence throughout the year, particularly during the fall and spring seasons. Overall, these observations provide valuable information on the ecology and distribution of this fungus species in East and Central Texas.
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