Mushrooms & Fungi
The common puffball or devil's snuff-box is a moderate-sized puffball mushroom covered in short spiny bumps or 'jewels'. Image by Gale.
When mature they become brown and a hole in the top opens to release spores in a burst when the body is compressed by raindrops, a touch, falling nuts, etc.
A selection of weird and wonderful mushrooms and fungi taken in Wales during autumn by members of our . Never eat any mushrooms you are unsure about identifying. If in any doubt, photograph it and leave well alone.
