< Back to Home

Calvatia

2 species found - iNaturalist
Life > Fungi > Basidiomycota > Agaricomycotina > Agaricomycetes > Agaricomycetidae > Agaricales > Lycoperdaceae > Calvatia

Calvatia spread their spores by breaking down the outer layer (peridium) to expose the internal spore producing mass (gleba). The spores are then spread by the wind and other elements.

References

Kay, S., Sikes, B., & Morse, C. (2022). A New Guide to Kansas Mushrooms. University Press of Kansas. p. 232

Nebraska Mushrooms is a collaboration of wildlife groups with a mission to promote the education, recreation, and conservation of fungi in Nebraska.

Field Guide Download | About | Contact | © Fungi Project 2025