lycoperdaceae

Noun
  1. A fungus family belonging to the order Lycoperdales;
    Includes puffballs (synset 113064276)
    is a type of: fungus family - includes lichen families
    member holonym:
    • genus lycoperdon, lycoperdon - genus of fungi whose fruiting body tapers toward a base consisting of spongy mycelium
    • puffball, true puffball - any of various fungi of the family Lycoperdaceae whose round fruiting body discharges a cloud of spores when mature
    • calvatia, genus calvatia - genus of puffballs having outer casings whose upper parts break at maturity into angular pieces to expose the spores
    belongs to: lycoperdales, order lycoperdales - small order of basidiomycetous fungi having fleshy often globose fruiting bodies; includes puffballs and earthstars
    same as: family lycoperdaceae

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