Apioperdon

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Apioperdon pyriforme, commonly known as the pear-shaped puffball or stump puffball, is a species of fungus. It is often called Lycoperdon pyriforme, but was transferred to Apioperdon in 2017. It is the only species in the genus. It is a saprobic fungus present throughout much of the world, growing on decaying wood. It is considered a choice edible when the inner flesh is solid white and firm.