Hedgehog Puffball (Lycoperdon echinatum)
Edibility
Edibility:Not Edible
Season
| Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May | Jun | Jul | Aug | Sep | Oct | Nov | Dec |
Frequency
Occasional
Description
Cap: 2-5cm Brown. Covered in long (3-5mm) spines which tend to be dropped with age.
Stem: Short, sometimes almost absent.
Spores: Brown
Flesh: White and soft. Later brown and powdery.
Habitat: On the ground in deciduous or coniferous woods
Frequency: Occasional