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Bridal veil stinkhorn

Phallus indusiatus

A species of Stinkhorns, Also known as Veiled lady, Long net stinkhorn, Bamboo mushroom

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.

Cap Diameter:

4 - 6 cm

Odor:

Intense, unpleasantly sweet smell.

General Info About Bridal veil stinkhorn

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Attributes of Bridal veil stinkhorn

Cap Diameter

4 - 6 cm

Height

15 - 25 cm

Cap

Cap 1.5 - 4 cm across; conical to bell-shaped; whitish to light brown

Cap Shape

Convex, Flat

Cap Surfaces

Fibrillose-scaly

Stem

Stem 7 - 25 cm long, 1.5 - 3 cm thick; white; spongy; with olive-brown spore slime

Stem Shapes

Cylindrical

Stem Surfaces

With Reticulum

Volva

Sacklike; white

Ring

With Ring

Spore Print Color

Olive-brown

Odor

Intense, unpleasantly sweet smell.

Body Color

Brown

Green

White

Growth Form

Solitary, Gregarious

Nutrient Gathering

Saprophytic

Substrate

On soil, Wood Chips or Mulch

Occurence Habitats

Disturbed Lands

Species Status

Widely distributed

Endangered Species

How to Identify Bridal veil stinkhorn

Fruiting Body Cap Stem

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Habitat of Bridal veil stinkhorn

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.

Distribution Area of Bridal veil stinkhorn

Africa,Central and South America,southern Asia (including China and Japan),Australia

Scientific Classification of Bridal veil stinkhorn

Phylum

Club fungi

Class

Mushroom-forming fungi

Order

Stinkhorn allies

Family

Stinkhorn mushrooms

Genus

Stinkhorns

Toxicity and Edibility of Bridal veil stinkhorn

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Edibility of Bridal veil stinkhorn

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.

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Tips for Finding Bridal veil stinkhorn

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What are the Ideal Soil Conditions for Bridal veil stinkhorn

Humus-rich, moist, and well-drained soil.

What are Some Tips for Finding Bridal veil stinkhorn

Search in humid forested areas, focusing on clearings and edges of paths where human activity has disturbed the ground.
Inspect mulched garden beds in urban landscapes, as bridal veil stinkhorn can often be found in these nutrient-rich environments.
Explore during the daytime, as bridal veil stinkhorn's distinctive structure and coloration make them noticeable against the dark forest floor or mulch.
Be gentle when moving fallen leaves or brush; these mushrooms can be delicate and hidden among other plant debris.