Stinking slime truffle is a fascinating fungus found underground or within leaf litter. It's known for its strong odor, which helps to attract insects for its spore dispersal. Stinking slime truffle presents a round to irregular shape and possesses a unique sticky texture. Typically, it's encountered in deciduous forests, often forming symbiotic associations with trees, playing a part in nutrient cycles.
Odor:
Resembles rotting onions or burnt plastic.
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Tips for Finding
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Common Questions
General Info About Stinking slime truffle
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Attributes of Stinking slime truffle
Spore Print Color
Black
Odor
Resembles rotting onions or burnt plastic.
Body Color
Brown
Black
Green
Flesh Bruises
The flesh or milk does not discolor when bruised or cut.
Growth Form
Solitary, Scattered, Gregarious
Nutrient Gathering
Mycorrhizal
Substrate
On soil
You can find Stinking slime truffle by these plants:
Oaks
Species Status
Quite rare
Endangered Species
Yes
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Habitat of Stinking slime truffle
Deciduous trees and shrubs
Scientific Classification of Stinking slime truffle
