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Ravenel's Stinkhorn

Phallus Ravenelli

Description:

Paper white external sheath, looked liked a white truffle among the leaves. Segment of purple root came up when pulled. Bisection revealed 3mm of custard consistency spore slime, and delicate white and cream colored tissue with a semi gelatinous clear fluid filled cavity.

Habitat:

Pandapas pond marsh area at besides stream at base of white oak trunk.

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PunkLoveDesigns
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PunkLoveDesigns

Blacksburg, Virginia, USA

Spotted on Dec 22, 2012
Submitted on Dec 22, 2012

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