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Phallus indusiatus
The common name of this species is based on the net or indusium, which is attached below the enlarged conical head. The net varies in length, usually white but may be yellow or orange. Has a fetid smell which attracts flies.
Usually found in rainforest in litter
Spotted on Mar 10, 2012
Submitted on Mar 10, 2012
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Thanks pamsai
Thanks Daniele
Congratulations MacChristiansen! Your spotting has been chosen for Project Noah Fact of the Day:"When mature, the bridal veil fungus grows an amazing lace-like “skirt” hanging all the way down from its cap. The skirt carries the scientific name of indusium, and has a protective role. Also known as bamboo fungus or long net stinkhorn, the bridal veil fungus is saprobic (this means it takes nutrition from decaying organic matter). The bridal veil fungus has a cosmopolitan distribution in the tropics, and is edible.
Bridal Veil fungus (Phallus indusiatus) spotted in Australia by Project Noah user MacChristiansen"
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wow, nice one Mac...
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superb, i have never seen this
I have always liked this fungi !!
This looks like a candidate for the mathematic based mission! Seems very intricate and beautiful!