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Calvatia craniiformis is a medium-to-large puffball distinguished by its resemblance to a human brain or skull. The fruiting body typically measures 6–20 cm broad and tall, often developing a tapered, sterile base that gives it an inverted pear or skull-like shape. The outer surface is initially smooth and whitish-tan but wrinkles and folds as it matures, eventually cracking and flaking to reveal the spore mass.
Common in eastern North America, also found in Asia and Australia.
No strains cataloged yet for this species.
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