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Red cage

Clathrus ruber

A species of Clathrus, Also known as Basket stinkhorn

The red cage is a highly distinctive mushroom with a wild shape, even for a stinkhorn. Its fruitbody grows as a hollow, latticed structure, usually red or pinkish in color, that gives it the appearance of a rubber or plastic children's toy. A true stinkhorn, this species secretes a pungent-smelling slime that attracts flies - but repels humans!

Cap Diameter:

4 - 10 cm

Odor:

Strong, foul-smelling, similar to decaying flesh.

General Info About Red cage

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Attributes of Red cage

Cap Diameter

4 - 10 cm

Height

6 - 13 cm

Cap

4 - 10 cm wide; orangish red, red; consisting of a mesh of arms creating a lattice-like structure; roughened

Stem

White

Stem Cross Sections

Hollow or cottony hollow

Volva

Sac-like, encasing the base of the fruiting body; whitish to pale brownish

Spore Print Color

Olive-brown

Odor

Strong, foul-smelling, similar to decaying flesh.

Body Color

Red

White

Orange

Flesh Bruises

The flesh or milk does not discolor when bruised or cut.

Growth Form

Solitary, Scattered, Gregarious

Nutrient Gathering

Saprophytic

Substrate

On soil, Wood Chips or Mulch

Occurence Habitats

Disturbed Lands

Species Status

Common throughout the Mediterranean

Endangered Species

How to Identify Red cage

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Habitat of Red cage

The red cage is a mushroom of cultivated areas, lawns, gardens, and parks. It grows on the ground, amid grass, humus, mulch, wood chips, woody debris, or decomposing organic material.

Distribution Area of Red cage

Europe,North Africa,southwestern Asia;naturalized in California and Mexico

Scientific Classification of Red cage

Phylum

Club fungi

Class

Mushroom-forming fungi

Order

Stinkhorn allies

Family

Stinkhorn mushrooms

Genus

Clathrus

Toxicity and Edibility of Red cage

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Is Red cage Toxic?

The red cage is mild to moderately toxic mushroom. When ingested, it can cause a wide range of unpleasant symptoms, mostly related to gastrointestinal upset. The most common symptoms of poisoning are nausea, vomiting, diarrhea, and stomach cramps.

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Tips for Finding Red cage

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What are the Ideal Soil Conditions for Red cage

Prefers nutrient-rich, cultivated, and mulched soil.

What are Some Tips for Finding Red cage

Search around areas with high organic material, like mulch, compost piles, or decaying wood.
Look in garden beds, parks, and urban spaces that are well-maintained and watered.
Investigate any unusual or strong odors, as red cage can emit a noticeable smell.
Check near woody debris or disturbed ground, like construction sites or areas with frequent soil turnover.
Scout around during consistent weather patterns, as fluctuating conditions may affect visibility and growth cycles.