Lycoperdon perlatum was created in 1796.

Lycoperdon echinatum was created in 1797.

Lycoperdon perlatum, also known as lycoperdon gemmatum, or 'common puffball', is classified as a fungus based on the required distinctions of the scientific classification. In this case, fungi are unique in that their cell walls are composed of both glucans and chitin.

'puff balls' or lycoperdon are basically fungi belonging to basidiomycetes.

these are not considered as microorganisms(because these can be seen with naked eyes) and the fruiting bodies of lycoperdon are almost the size of mushrooms

The scientific name of the poisonous plant Pigskin Poison Puffball is Calvatia cyathiformis. It belongs to the Kingdom Fungi, Phylum Basidiomycota, and Order Agaricales.