Calvatia gigantea
Foraging: Never eat a wild mushroom on a photo or an app’s word. Many deadly species look like edible ones.
About
Calvatia gigantea, commonly known in English as the giant puffball, is a puffball mushroom found in meadows, fields, and deciduous forests in late summer and autumn. It is found in temperate areas throughout the world. It is edible when young.
- Family
- Lycoperdaceae
How to use it
The giant puffball can be used in cooking, especially when it's young and fresh. It can also be a fun addition to gardens as a natural decoration, though it’s best appreciated in its natural habitat. Its unique size and shape can spark curiosity and conversation among nature enthusiasts.
Sources: en.wikipedia.org
In the kitchen
The giant puffball is edible when young, and it can be a delicious addition to your meals. You can slice it and sauté it, add it to soups, or even grill it. Just make sure to harvest it while it's still firm and white inside, as older puffballs can become mushy and unappetizing.
Sources: en.wikipedia.org
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- Name
- Calvatia gigantea
- Slug
- calvatia-gigantea
- Kingdom
- Fungi
- Family
- Lycoperdaceae
- Genus
- Calvatia
- Species
- gigantea
- Wikidata QID
- Q222449
- Propagule type
- seed
- Container suitable
- No
- Indoor suitable
- No
- OSSI pledged
- No
- Hazard level
- 1
- Data completeness
- 43
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