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.
Learning content – not identification
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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.
Season
Summer and autumn.
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.