Fen bovist  (Bovista paludosa)

Description

Bovista paludosa is a puffball fungus. The ball-shaped fruitbody encloses the spores and remains unopened (4). The puffball is initially snow-white and smooth but as it matures develops a papery wall through which the brown inner surface is visible (2).

WARNING: many species of fungus are poisonous or contain chemicals that can cause sickness. Never pick and eat any species of fungus that you cannot positively recognise or are unsure about. Some species are deadly poisonous and can cause death within a few hours if swallowed.

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