genus Calvatia

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genus Calvatia - genus of puffballs having outer casings whose upper parts break at maturity into angular pieces to expose the sporesCalvatiafungus genus - includes lichen generafamily Lycoperdaceae, Lycoperdaceae - a fungus family belonging to the order Lycoperdales; includes puffballsCalvatia gigantea, giant puffball - huge edible puffball up to 2 feet diameter and 25 pounds in weight