| Calvatia gigantea |
| The giant puffball pictured here is the size of a basketball; found early October (2005) in semi-open woods. These mushrooms produce trillions of spores. |
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| This pristine specimen (perfectly round and unblemished) example of Calvatia gigantea was also found early October (2008) growing in semi-open woods (mixed hardwoods) with walnut trees present. Soccer ball sized. |
| These mature, spore-filled specimens of Calvatia gigantea were found in spring. |
| These giant puffballs were among a grouping of ten found October 10th (2009) growing in semi-open woods (mixed hardwoods) with walnut trees present. |
| This partially mature giant puffball collapsed under heavy rains. |
| Coloration of under-developed, maturing giant puffball. |
| Point of attachment to the ground is often only a web of mycelia emerging from the soil. |