New Zealand Fungi and Lichens

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DSC_0555 Giant puffball or pukurau (Langermannia gigantea) usually found in open grassy areas, but occasionally in forests, and probably introduced. Typically the size and shape of a soccer ball, however the largest can grow to over 50 cm in diameter and weigh more than 18 kgs. When young and white inside, they are edible. Woodaugh, Dunedin *

DSC 0555 Giant puffball pukurau Langermannia gigantea forest introduced young white edible Woodaugh Dunedin