Bovista plumbea, also referred to as the paltry puffball[1], is a small puffball mushroom commonly found in Western Europe and California[2], white when young and greyish in age. Easily confused with immature Bovista dermoxantha, it is attached to the substrate by a tuft of mycelium. Lycoperdon perlatum, commonly known as the common puffball, warted puffball, gem-studded puffball or devil’s snuff-box, is a species of puffball mushroom in the Agaricaceae family. A common species with a cosmopolitan distribution, it is a moderate-sized puffball with a round fruit body tapering to a wide stalk, and dimensions of 1.5 to 6 cm (0.6 to 2.4 in) wide by 3 to 7 cm (1.2 to 2.8 in) tall. It is off-white with a top covered in short spiny bumps or ‘jewels’, which are easily rubbed off. When mature they become brown and a hole in the top opens to release spores in a burst when the body is compressed by raindrops, a touch, falling nuts, etc. It grows in fields, gardens, and along roadsides, as well as in grassy clearings in woods. The puffball is edible when young and the internal flesh is completely white. Laboratory tests indicate that extracts of the puffball have antimicrobial and antifungal activities. Albin Schmalfuss, a talented artist, has left an indelible mark on the world of visual arts. His captivating paintings often focus on the intricate beauty of mushrooms and fungi. Through meticulous brushwork, he brings these natural forms to life, capturing their delicate textures and earthy colors. His series includes works like “Russula Red-Capped Mushrooms,” “Boletus the King of Mushrooms,” and “Hydnum or Hedgehog Mushroom.” These pieces evoke a sense of wonder, inviting viewers to appreciate the often-overlooked details of the natural world.