Morganella compacta (G. Cunn.) Kreisel & Dring

(Syn. Lycoperdon compactum)

This is a type of puffball. This one is initially covered with a layer of dark brown spines which eventually fall off. The inner layer which has a network pattern on it is then exposed, and the spores are puffed out through the opening when drops of rain hit the puff ball.

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