Giant puffball mushrooms (aka: Calvatia gigantea, Langermannia gigantea, Lycoperdon giganteum) are fun to find in the woods in the springtime and into the autumn months. The first time my dog and I ...

Start with mushrooms that are nice and fresh; it's best to avoid freezing any shriveled, slimy mushrooms. You'll need to clean them to remove any dirt—wipe them with a damp paper towel, brush them ...

What Is a Giant Puffball Mushroom? Giant puffball mushrooms or Calvatia gigantean are medicinal mushrooms that grow on decaying plant material. You can find them near the edges or openings of forests ...