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🍄 A puffball fungus 🍄 A large mushroom
Calvatia

Calvatia

9.9
A large round mushroom like a puffball that is sometimes edible when young
  • proper noun
  • /kælˈveɪʃə/
  • Specialized
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  • The giant Calvatia mushroom can sometimes reach the size of a soccer ball.

Examples

  • Scientists studied several species within the Calvatia genus to understand their growth patterns.

  • Look at that impressive Calvatia puffball!

  • Young Calvatia mushrooms are considered edible and are collected by mushroom enthusiasts.

  • I found a Calvatia mushroom in the forest.

  • In the forest, I discovered a large puffball from the genus Calvatia, which was perfect for cooking.

  • During our hike, we stumbled upon several Calvatia mushrooms, known for their unique round shape and edible properties.

  • The chef highlighted Calvatia in his dish, showcasing the delicious taste of young puffball mushrooms.

Compounds

Calvatia gigantea
  • Specialized
9.9

A large edible round mushroom that can grow up to two feet wide

Surface Forms

Calvatia main

Etymology

Calvatia comes from the Latin calvus, meaning 'bald', because these large, round puffball mushrooms have a smooth, bare surface when young; that's why the name suits this group of big, sometimes edible puffballs.