Calvatia booniana
(Western Giant Puffball)
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Location: Near Almont, Colorado
Habitat: Found in open fields and slopes out in the open at high elevation. Many times found among sagebrush.
Spore Print: Brown
Edibility: Edible
Color: White
Description:
Very large round and white when cut all the way through. This is another great mushroom for beginners as nothing is quite like it. It can grow as large as a soccer ball.


A cool Youtube video on finding and cooking puffballs


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