Stinky squid is known for the foul-smelling slime that it is coated in during its growing period. This mushroom is easy to spot in woods and urban areas due to its red, elongated arms that resemble a squid’s tentacles, giving the mushroom its name "stinky squid."
Cap Diameter:
5 - 25 mm
Odor:
Sharp and disagreeable.
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Tips for Finding
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Common Questions
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Attributes of Stinky squid
Cap Diameter
5 - 25 mm
Height
4 - 8 cm
Cap
5 - 25 mm diameter; gray
Stem
Stem about 1 - 1.5 cm long and 1 cm thick; hollow, divides into 3-5 arm; whitish to pale orange, base whitish; spongy and finely pocketed
Flesh
Spongy
Volva
Sack-like; white to brownish
Spore Print Color
Olive-brown
Odor
Sharp and disagreeable.
Body Color
Brown
White
Orange
Growth Form
Solitary, Gregarious
Nutrient Gathering
Saprophytic
Substrate
On soil
Occurence Habitats
Disturbed Lands
Species Status
Most widely distributed member of the genus Pseudocolus
Endangered Species
No
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Habitat of Stinky squid
Stinky squid thrives in both urban environments and wooded areas, often preferring decaying organic matter or compost.
Distribution Area of Stinky squid
Eastern North America,Eastern Asia,Australia,New Zealand
