Exploding mushroom

Puffball mushrooms are a group of fungi known for their unique way of dispersing spores. When mature, these mushrooms release a cloud of brown spores in a visible "puff" when touched, stepped on, or impacted by raindrops—hence the name "puffball."

 

They are typically round or pear-shaped and can range in size from a few centimeters to over 50 cm in diameter, depending on the species. Common types include:

 

Common Puffball (Lycoperdon perlatum)

Giant Puffball (Calvatia gigantea)

Field Puffball (Bovista plumbea)

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