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Devil's stinkhorn
A species of Stinkhorns Scientific name : Phallus rubicundus Genus : Stinkhorns
Devil's stinkhorn, A species of Stinkhorns
Scientific name: Phallus rubicundus
Genus: Stinkhorns
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Description
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The repugnant smell and odd shape of the devil's stinkhorn (Phallus rubicundus) create a memorable mushroom-hunting encounter. The elongated cap stretches down the stem like a hood, but chances are you'll smell this mushroom before you ever see it. Even one single fruitbody can emit a powerful odor, which has been compared to rotting flesh or roadkill.
Colors
Brown
White
Orange
Pink
Habitat
The devil's stinkhorn is widespread throughout tropical and subtropical regions, in urban settings and disturbed areas such as parks, lawns, gardens, and garden beds. It grows on wood chips and leaf litter.
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General Info
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Habitat
The devil's stinkhorn is widespread throughout tropical and subtropical regions, in urban settings and disturbed areas such as parks, lawns, gardens, and garden beds. It grows on wood chips and leaf litter.
Growth Form
Saprobic; solitary, gregarious
Sporocarp Height
20 cm
Cap Diameter
1-2 cm
Endangered Species
No
Habit
Saprophytic
Substrate
On soil
Smell
Odor strong, unpleasant
Spore Print
White
Species Status
Wide distribution
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How to identify it?
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Scientific Classification
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Phylum
Club fungi Class
Mushroom-forming fungi Order
Stinkhorn allies Family
Stinkhorn mushrooms Genus
Stinkhorns Species
Devil's stinkhorn