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Common Stinkhorn

Phallus impudicus

Description:

Phallus impudicus, known colloquially as the common stinkhorn, is a widespread fungus recognizable for its foul odor and its phallic shape when mature. It is a common mushroom in Europe and western North America, where it occurs in habitats rich in wood debris such as forests and mulched gardens. It appears from summer to late autumn. The fruiting structure is tall and white with a slimy, dark olive colored conical head.

Notes:

Found this mushroom in a pine forest in the Netherlands.

1 Species ID Suggestions

arlanda
arlanda 12 years ago
Stinkhorn
Phallus impudicus


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3 Comments

Annelies
Annelies 12 years ago

Thank you! Yeah it did smell quite awful for being such a small mushroom.

arlanda
arlanda 12 years ago

Did you notice the smell?

arlanda
arlanda 12 years ago

nice one!

Annelies
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Annelies

Venray, Limburg, Netherlands

Spotted on Oct 29, 2011
Submitted on Jan 12, 2012

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