Synonyms: Calvatia depressa, Calvatia subpratensis, Lycoperdon depressum, Lycoperdon excipuliforme, Lycoperdon gemmatum, Lycoperdon hiemale, Lycoperdon hyemali, Lycoperdon papillatum, Lycoperdon perlatum, Lycoperdon proteus, Lycoperdon subpratense, Utraria pratensis, Vascellum depressum, Vascellum pratense, Vascellum subpratense.
Common name: meadow puffball.
Extract from Wikipedia article: Lycoperdon pratense, commonly known as the meadow puffball, is a type of puffball mushroom in the genus Lycoperdon. It is found in Great Britain and Ireland, including the Outer Hebrides, mainland Europe, and occasionally in North America, and is commonly seen in sand dune systems, where it can be abundant in dune slacks as well as in grassland and lawns, as its vernacular name suggests. In the early stages of development its skin is scruffy whereas its bigger relatives have smooth skins; the meadow puffball is edible and has a stump-like stem (to differentiate it from the giant puffball).
Dutch: Afgeplatte stuifzwam, Finnish: Nurmituhkelo, German: Wiesen-Stäubling, Polish: Purchawka spłaszczona, Russian: Дождевик луговой, Swedish: Ängsröksvamp.
Lycoperdon pratense is a species of puffball fungus that grows up to 8 cm in diameter, with a brownish-gray outer surface and white interior. It is commonly found in fields, meadows, and along roadsides in East and Central Texas, typically fruiting from May to October. The fungus grows solitary or in small groups, often in areas with rich soil and abundant organic matter. In Texas, it is frequently associated with grasslands, prairies, and open woodlands, where it can be found on the ground or on decaying plant material.
Puffball mushrooms Vascellum pratense (Lycoperdon pratense) on a lawn in Washington-on-the-Brazos State Historic Site. Washington, Texas, July 6, 2019
23292 FM 1155, Washington, TX 77880, USA
Puffball mushrooms Vascellum pratense (Lycoperdon pratense) on a lawn near the beginning of Ferry Road in Washington-on-the-Brazos State Historic Site. Washington, Texas, July 6, 201923292 FM 1155, Washington, TX 77880, USA
Puffball mushrooms Vascellum pratense (Lycoperdon pratense) on a lawn near Ferry Road in Washington-on-the-Brazos State Historic Site. Washington, Texas, January 18, 202023400 Park Rd 12, Washington, TX 77880, USA
Close-up of a puffball mushroom Vascellum pratense (Lycoperdon pratense) on a lawn near Ferry Road in Washington-on-the-Brazos State Historic Site. Washington, Texas, January 18, 202023400 Park Rd 12, Washington, TX 77880, USAObservations of Lycoperdon pratense in East and Central Texas indicate that the fungus grows in lawns, specifically in areas with grass. Multiple sightings were recorded at the Washington-on-the-Brazos State Historic Site, including on a lawn near Ferry Road. The puffball mushrooms were found during different times of the year, with observations made in July 2019 and January 2020. This suggests that Lycoperdon pratense can fruit throughout the year in this region. The fungus was often found in groups, with multiple individuals growing together on the lawn. Close-up observations revealed detailed characteristics of the puffball mushrooms, providing insight into their morphology. Overall, Lycoperdon pratense appears to be a common species in lawns and grassy areas of East and Central Texas, with a wide range of fruiting times.
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