Phallus sp.
Phallus indusiatus or Phallus multicolor? Both of these spectacular species of stinkhorn fungus are found in Australia. The size of this one was closer to that of indusiatus but the colour of the cap and veil is closer to multicolor. Help appreciated!
Spotted in a cool subtropical rainforest (Mt Glorious, D'Aguilar Range, Queensland). Found at the bottom of a strangler fig.
Only specimen around..
Lat: -27.32, Long: 152.77
Spotted on Mar 23, 2012
Submitted on May 6, 2012
13 Comments
They are beautiful aren't they Emma? The smell is a different story...
Lovely! Would like to see one of these!
Thanks again Mayra!
Wow! Fantastic!
Thank you!
Thank you Satyen Nice to have you back on PN!
Very pretty!
Thanks Leuba! I hope you will. They are a real work of art aren't they? The smell is not so delicate though :-(
Warm spring thoughts from Switzerland.
I am hoping to see one of these one day..so delicate ! Great spotting Daniele..
When it has Argy you'll be an even more precious asset to PN! I'll make sure to harass you again then:-)
Our book hasn't turned up yet..
Thanks Argybee! Any opinion on the species?
Nice find Daniele