Is Giant Puffball edible?
Calvatia gigantea
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SafeGenerally considered edible when young and the flesh is white and firm. Mature specimens with yellowish or brownish flesh should be avoided as they can cause gastrointestinal upset.
Reaction Type: Gastrointestinal irritation
Don't confuse with these look-alikes
Misidentification is the most common cause of mushroom poisoning. Giant Puffball can be confused with:
- Scleroderma citrinum — a poisonous earthball
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