Source-reviewed species profile
Brown puffball Bovista nigrescens
Large round puffball without a distinct stem; becoming dark brown and detached when mature. This profile covers broad field features, season and habitat for learning.
Where can I find brown puffball?
Meadows, pasture, dunes and open grassland.
In Mycoverse you can select Brown 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.
Images, text and app suggestions cannot confirm a species or food safety.
Field features
- Large round puffball without a distinct stem; becoming dark brown and detached when mature.
Habitat and search guidance
Meadows, pasture, dunes and open grassland.
Months
June–November
Safety status
Food status applies only to young fruit bodies that are uniformly white inside; the app never confirms this. 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: 30 September 2026.