"Kay Easton" wrote in message
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In article , Franz Heymann notfranz.
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"Kay Easton" wrote in message
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In article , shannie
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We found a *thing* growing at the bottom of our field, it has me
completely
mystified as I've never seen anything like it before. Im presuming its
some
form of fungi, its white, round, about the size of a soccer ball and
looks
like a big piece of marshmallow!.

There's a very good chance that it's a giant puffball. If you can get
it firmly identified, it is reputed to be one of the most delicious of
all fungi. Lucky you!!

But do check the identification first!!!

I know of nothing with which the giant puff ball can be confused.
Donkeys years ago we used to forage regularly for them in Hayes Common.
They are truly delicious.

Agreed - nothing fungal!
But I'm not going to recommend anyone to eat anything just from their
description!

There may well be wisdom in that.

Franz