The giant puffball is a member of the Calvatia genus, whose name means "bald, dome of the skull." A good description. The Lycoperdon is a wide-ranging genus with 50 species.

The bill designates calvatia gigantea, commonly known as the "giant puffball," as the official state mushroom of Illinois. Stream NBC 5 for free, 24/7, wherever you are. WATCH HERE.

Calvatia gigantea, commonly known as the “giant puffball,” is now the state’s official mushroom. Illinois recognizes several other official symbols of the state such as the State bird, ...

Calvatia gigantea, or the giant puffball, is now Illinois' official state mushroom, thanks to an initiative led by these students and born from the idea of sixth grader Charlotte DiGangi.

University of New Hampshire home horticulture program manager Sean O'Brien said the giant brown ball of fungus found in the backyard could be a giant puffball mushroom, or Calvatia gigantea.The ...

University of New Hampshire home horticulture program manager Sean O'Brien said the giant brown ball of fungus found in the backyard could be a giant puffball mushroom, or Calvatia gigantea.The ...

University of New Hampshire home horticulture program manager Sean O'Brien said the giant brown ball of fungus found in the backyard could be a giant puffball mushroom, or Calvatia gigantea.The ...