Calvatia
noun
Cal·va·tia
kalˈvāsh(ē)ə
: a genus of fungi (family Lycoperdaceae) including the giant puffball (C. gigantea) that have outer casings whose upper parts break at maturity into angular pieces to expose the spores
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“Calvatia.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/Calvatia. Accessed 25 Nov. 2024.
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