Yellow bridal veil stinkhorn is a species of stinkhorn that occurs in the tropics around the world. Its brownish slime releases a very distinctive and unpleasant smell that attracts flies and other insects. It can be found on the ground, growing among dead leaves and wood chips.
Odor:
Sweet with a strong, off-putting scent.
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General Info About Yellow bridal veil stinkhorn
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Attributes of Yellow bridal veil stinkhorn
Height
10 - 15 cm
Stem
12 cm long, 2 cm thick, more or less equal, dry.
Stem Shapes
Cylindrical
Stem Surfaces
Smooth to slightly fibrous
Ring
Ringless
Spore Print Color
White to cream
Odor
Sweet with a strong, off-putting scent.
Body Color
Yellow
Brown
White
Growth Form
Solitary, Gregarious
Nutrient Gathering
Saprophytic
Substrate
Leaf or Needle Litter, Wood Chips or Mulch
Occurence Habitats
Disturbed Lands
Species Status
Common
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Habitat of Yellow bridal veil stinkhorn
Yellow bridal veil stinkhorn typically thrive in wooded areas and urban environments such as gardens or areas with woodchip mulch, often found in leaf litter.
Distribution Area of Yellow bridal veil stinkhorn
Australia, Guam, Sumatra, Java, Borneo, Papua New Guinea, Zaire, and Tobago as well as Hawaii and New Caledonia.
Scientific Classification of Yellow bridal veil stinkhorn