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Stinky Squid Stinkhorn

Pseudocolus fusiformis

Description:

Odd-shaped, orange/tan fungus. Growing in singles and in clusters.

Habitat:

Growing in an open area on mulch underneath oak and sweet gum trees.

Notes:

Emits foul odor to attract insects to assist with spore dispersal.

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1 Comment

KenCheeks
KenCheeks 11 years ago

This may be the Stinky Squid (Pseudocolus fusiformis)

KenCheeks
Spotted by
KenCheeks

North Augusta, South Carolina, USA

Spotted on Jan 2, 2013
Submitted on Jan 3, 2013

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