Morels, Truffles and other Spring Mushrooms
by Michael W. Beug Email: beugm@evergreen.edu
The Evergreen State College, Olympia WA
Slide 50.
Calvatia booniana, The Western Giant Puffball, is an
inhabitant of sagebrush, juniper and other open flats in arid and semi-arid
regions. When young and pure white inside it is considered a choice edible
species. Calvatia booniana can reach 50 pounds in weight.
Anywhere from California to the Great Plains and Eastward you might also
be on the look-out for members of the Calvatia gigantia group,
Giant Puffballs that are more round in over-all shape and with smaller
or indistinct warts. All are considered choice edibles when white and with
not a trace of yellowing. Try dipping them in egg batter for tempura.
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