Mosaic puffball

The forests' fungi realm is stirring, and with fresh rain comes fresh growth. On Spy Holms Mosaic Puffballs (Lycoperdon utriforme) are popping up all over, the sandy soils and rough grass are ideal for them.

Loafing about

From a distance this Mosaic Puffball (Lycoperdon utriforme) looked like a neat loaf of bread sitting in the horse manicured grass of Backley Holmes. It's an edible species though I've never tried it; it's said to be very mildly flavoured, have a 'marshmallow' texture and is slimy when cooked, as well as that it has to be perfectly white inside, any yellowing will cause 'serious gastric distress'; some things although edible really aren't worth bothering with, and I'd suggest the Mosaic Puffball fits that description, and best avoided.