Calvatia craniiformis
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![Click to view larger image](/images/photos/PDD60325_Cal_cra_fld_T.jpg) | Although smaller than the giant puffball Calvatia gigantea, can nevertheless reach 15cm or so across. It is common in native forests. | ![Click to view larger image](/images/photos/PDD60325_Cal_cra_lab1_T.jpg) | An immature specimen showing the large sterile base with developing spore mass above. | ![Click to view larger image](/images/photos/PDD60325_Cal_cra_lab2_T.jpg) | A mature specimen showing the large sterile base with brown spore mass above. The large sterile base often persists long after most of the spore mass has dispersed. |
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