Spiny puffballs

in hive-166168 •  5 years ago 

Lycoperdon echinatum, commonly known as the spiny puffball, is a species of mushroom that occurs all over the world.

It has the curious aspect of an inflated and spiny balloon!

This two specimens were photographed inside a pine forest near Borba (Alentejo region, southern Portugal).

PS: please, click on the photo to see it in better resolution.
Lycoperdon echinatum © David Germano | All rights reserved.

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        ·  5 years ago 

      Are these things edible? 😋

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          ·  5 years ago 

        These have no culinary interest @trincowski

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            ·  5 years ago 

          yes, they are (author is not correct). i do can give you details if you want.

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              ·  5 years ago 

            Oh, that's interesting! Thanks! 😋

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