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Stinky squid
A species of Stinkhorns Scientific name : Pseudocolus fusiformis Genus : Stinkhorns
Stinky squid, A species of Stinkhorns
Scientific name: Pseudocolus fusiformis
Genus: Stinkhorns
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Description
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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."
Colors
Brown
White
Orange
Habitat
In woodland and gardens
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General Info
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Habitat
In woodland and gardens
Growth Form
Solitary, gregarious
Sporocarp Height
3 inches
Cap Diameter
1 inch
Endangered Species
No
Habit
Saprophytic
Smell
Odor strong and unpleasant
Spore Print
Olive-brown
Species Status
Most widely distributed member of the genus Pseudocolus
Distribution Area
Eastern North America,Eastern Asia,Australia,New Zealand
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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
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