It’s too bug-eaten to tell if it’s all-white on the inside. I would avoid it because you can’t really sight-ID it.
Also the shell around the outside is too thick (should be eggshell thin) imo there’s a good chance it’s an Earthball (also poisonous, but not destroying angel poisonous).
Get Mike Beuge’s dichotomous key, it’ll really help you not die.
Bug eaten? I didn’t see any sign of bugs when I opened it up, but I assume you’re saying a puffball should be completely solid inside? I’ve never even seen a puffball before so I really have no idea what to expect.
Regarding the shell, I should have mentioned that this one is only about 2.75" across, so it’s still pretty small. Does that make a difference?
I’m actually growing pink and blue oysters myself, but I’m always looking at what’s growing around me. I’ve seen half a dozen different types just in my yard, but I’ve always heard that puffballs were really good so I thought I’d give this one a chance if it could be identified. I’m still curious for an identification if there’s any other info I can provide that might help.
Went ahead and sliced it open. This is not a puffball, based on what I’m reading it’s probably an earthball. Might be Scleroderma polyrhizum “dead man’s hand” or Scleroderma michiganense “potato earthball.” Either way, not going to eat this one!
They also said Cantharellus only grow on trees in their print issue, likely AI generated text. Their last video on fungi was full of errors as well. They have really gone downhill
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