Puffball

Puffball

© Avelino Vieira

Description: Mushroom with the shape of a pear, formed by a more or less spherical head, or with a long shape. The external surface is covered by a range of round warts that, when falling, leave a round mark, giving them a reticulated appearance. The color varies between white, in the young samples, and more or less dark brown in the older samples.

Habitat: The color varies between white, in the young samples, and more or less dark brown in the older samples.

Stalk: 10 cm Cap: 2-4 cm

Fruiting season: Most of the year.

Gastronomic value: poor quality edible.

Where to find in the Arouca Geopark: Ameixieira (PR4), Adaúfe (PR3), Espinheiro (PR3), Forcada (PR4), Fuste (PR3).