Morels, Truffles and other Spring Mushrooms
by Michael W. Beug Email: beugm@evergreen.edu
The Evergreen State College, Olympia WA
Slide 46.
Calvatia fumosa is a common thick-skinned spring and
summer puffball most often found under conifers in the mountains. The smooth
skin and golf-ball size distinguish it from most other Calvatia species
but the real distinguishing feature of Calvatia fumosa is
the odor you notice in the car after the mushroom warms up. If you think
someone next to you has committed a social indiscretion, look to your sack
of pit toilet Calvatia fumosa. Orson miller reports that
it is bitter tasting. I haven't been tempted to try it myself.
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