Lycoperdon perlatum

Lycoperdon perlatum, commonly known as the gem-studded puffball, is a type of fungus belonging to the phylum Basidiomycota. These fungi produce spores internally within a spherical fruiting body. When the mature fruiting body becomes dry and powdery, puffs of spores are released if disturbed.12

Lycoperdon perlatum is characterized by spotlike scars on its surface and is edible only when young. It is typically found in woods or on sawdust during the summer and autumn months. While many puffballs are edible before maturity, some related species, like those in the Sclerodermataceae family, are poisonous.12