Devil's fingers
A species of Clathrus, Also known as Helicopter stinkhorn Scientific name : Clathrus archeri Genus : Clathrus
Devil's fingers, A species of Clathrus
Also known as:
Helicopter stinkhorn
Scientific name: Clathrus archeri
Genus: Clathrus
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Description
The devil's fingers is a mushroom of a unique appearance, often popping out in gardens and lawns. Its unpleasant odor, similar to the rotting meat, will surely keep people from getting too close. This pungent odor attracts flies, however, which have a significant role in the spore dispersal of the devil's fingers.
Colors
Red
White
Pink
Habitat
The devil's fingers inhabits riparian woodlands, coastal urban areas, parklands, and damp, shady gardens. It feeds on decomposing organic material, therefore it can be seen growing on wood chips and forest litter, around well-decayed stumps, or on bark mulch.
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General Info
Habitat
The devil's fingers inhabits riparian woodlands, coastal urban areas, parklands, and damp, shady gardens. It feeds on decomposing organic material, therefore it can be seen growing on wood chips and forest litter, around well-decayed stumps, or on bark mulch.
Growth Form
Saprobic; solitary, gregarious
Sporocarp Height
2.5 inches
Cap Diameter
8 inches
Endangered Species
No
Habit
Saprophytic
Substrate
On soil
Smell
Malodorous
Spore Print
Olive-brown
Species Status
Global distribution
Distribution Area
Australia,New Zealand,Africa;naturalized in Europe and western North America (California)
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Scientific Classification
Phylum
Club fungi Class
Mushroom-forming fungi Order
Stinkhorn allies Family
Stinkhorn mushrooms Genus
Clathrus Species
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