June 4, 2019

Location: Fellsmere, Rails to Trails

This is Lycoperdon marginatum
Commonly known as a Peeling Puffball
As with any wild mushroom, do not try to eat it
Mushroom ID can be a tough call.

Important Note: Although this appears to be a Peeling Puffball, you cannot ID mushrooms from a photo. Positive ID requires spore prints and other methods. Many mushrooms look similar, and it is not advisable to EVER eat a wild mushroom with out the guidance of an expert. Note that many mushrooms in Florida look identical to mushrooms from other places, but can be edible elsewhere and highly poisonous here (and vice-versa.)

Sources: MushroomExpert.com - Lycoperdon marginatum
North American Mycological Association

Photo and text © 2018 Dee Fairbanks Simpson