Common Puffball
Lycoperdon perlatum
Safety assessment
Edible
Based on reviewed safety sources.
A pear-shaped white fungus covered in small, rough spines. Edible while the interior is pure white like marzipan; later it darkens.
Identification
- Interior pure white and uniform, without gill structure.
- Outer surface with small, spiny warts.
Lookalikes
These species can be confused
Baltic distribution
- Latvia
- 70
- Lithuania
- 175
- Estonia
- 281
- Global
- 87181
Occurrence records in GBIF — not a claim that the species is absent elsewhere.
Safety first. This information is an educational reference, not a confirmation of an edible mushroom. Identifying fungi is difficult and mistakes can be dangerous. Never eat a mushroom unless you are completely certain of its identity, and consult a certified mycologist.
