I can't identify a plant in my backyard, can someone tell me what it is?

Question

It grows right next to the ground, starts out like a rock shape, about the size of an apple, then when it blooms, it looks like....of all things....dog feces. Not just any dog feces, but a small pile, that someone took their fist, and smashed it. I know this sounds crazy, but I believe this to be some kind of fungus. I wouldn't be asking this, except I've seen four or five of these in my backyard,.... before, and after they've "bloomed". It starts out a light brown color, and when it opens up, it's a lovely brown.....just like dog doo-doo. CAN SOMEONE PLEASE HELP ME IDENTIFY THIS?

Answer 1

It sounds like some kind of puffball.

Answer 2

sounds like a fungus or a mushroom of some type