Source-reviewed species profile
Stump puffball Apioperdon pyriforme
Pear-shaped brownish puffball with fine spines and root-like mycelial cords. This profile covers broad field features, season and habitat for learning.
Where can I find stump puffball?
In dense groups on decayed wood and buried roots.
In Mycoverse you can select Stump puffball and compare candidate search areas using a species-specific assessment of rainfall, estimated soil moisture, temperature, forest type, tree signals, canopy cover, terrain and season. Where source coverage is available, the assessment also uses historical species observations. Historical observations are historical data, not recent finds.
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Field features
- Pear-shaped brownish puffball with fine spines and root-like mycelial cords.
Habitat and search guidance
In dense groups on decayed wood and buried roots.
Months
June–November
Species requiring extra care
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Safety status
Included with a food status in the Norwegian 2026 Norm List. This learning profile never confirms a finding or that it is safe to eat. Use qualified local expertise.
Sources and review status
Last reviewed: 25 August 2026.