Bridal veil stinkhorn
A species of Stinkhorns, Also known as Veiled lady, Long net stinkhorn, Bamboo mushroom Scientific name : Phallus indusiatus Genus : Stinkhorns
Bridal veil stinkhorn, A species of Stinkhorns
Also known as:
Veiled lady, Long net stinkhorn, Bamboo mushroom
Scientific name: Phallus indusiatus
Genus: Stinkhorns
Photo By Susanne Sourell (suse) , used under CC-BY-SA-3.0 /Cropped and compressed from original 
Description
Bridal veil stinkhorn (Phallus indusiatus) can be found rising up from the ground in tropical forests around the world. A distinctive netted fringe “skirt” descends from the cap along the length of the stalk. A type of “stinkhorn,” the fruitbodies of this species produce scents that vary between sickly-sweet to just plain unpleasant. The odor is meant to attract insects that usually lay their eggs in carrion.
Colors
Brown
Green
White
Habitat
Bridal veil stinkhorn occurs in tropical climates, mostly in bamboo forests and disturbed ground of urban environments such as roadsides, ditches, and paths. It grows on decaying organic material like wood chips and fallen leaves.
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Edibility
Though it may not have the most attractive name, the highly distinctive bridal veil stinkhorn is considered a choice edible. Consumed by humans around the world for millennia, the bridal veil stinkhorn has historically been particularly popular in east Asia, where it is considered a delicacy and is today grown commercially. They are most often dehydrated or used in soups or stir-fries.
Habitat
Bridal veil stinkhorn occurs in tropical climates, mostly in bamboo forests and disturbed ground of urban environments such as roadsides, ditches, and paths. It grows on decaying organic material like wood chips and fallen leaves.
Growth Form
Saprobic; solitary, gregarious
Sporocarp Height
12 inches
Cap Diameter
6 inches
Endangered Species
No
Habit
Saprophytic
Smell
Odor unpleasant or strongly sweet
Spore Print
Olive-brown
Species Status
Widely distributed
Distribution Area
Africa,Central and South America,southern Asia (including China and Japan),Australia
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Scientific Classification
Phylum
Club fungi Class
Mushroom-forming fungi Order
Stinkhorn allies Family
Stinkhorn mushrooms Genus
Stinkhorns Species
Bridal veil stinkhorn 
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