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Puffballs in the moss

Puffballs in the moss

14 Sep 2026Mushrooms
Where
Utrechtse Heuvelrug
Dutch
parelstuifzwam
Latin
Lycoperdon perlatum
Habitat
Moss and leaf litter in woods
Season
Jul – Nov

Small white puffballs covered in tiny warts that rub off like pearls. When they are older, raindrops hitting the top send the spores out in a puff.