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rbenn

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Calvatia cyathiformis?

Didn't see any purple spores nearby though. I believe puffballs are choice edibles. Anyone eat these? Apparently the yellow inside means this one is past due from what I've read. Any thoughts on that?

Unfortunately I did find a type of weevil or beetle of some sort that made a small nest in part of it. Not sure what they are called either...

 

 

 

 

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RBenn, I think you hit it. I found one, well 3-4, but one was whole. It was pure white inside. I did eat it and it was very good. Dave ID’d it right on. It should be back every year. Pure white is key here. The bug, I would just cut it out. But it’s past it’s prime.

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C. cyathiformis and C. craniiformis are virtually identical except for the color of the mature spores. The best puffball for eating is Calvatia gigantea. But these "Skull-shaped Puffballs" are also good. rbenn, it looks like yours is beginning to turn yellow inside. I would eat only ones that are completely white inside.

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