Dune stinkhorn
Phallus hadriani
A species of Stinkhorns.
The desert stinkhorn (Phallus hadriani) is an unmistakable fungus that newcomers might mistake for the familiar morel due to a superficial similarity. While it prefers sandy terrains or dunes, it has adapted to thrive in diverse human-altered environments, including residential lawns, vacant plots, and cultivated gardens. This mushroom originates from a spherical, encased egg, from which its stem and cap emerge. In its fully developed state, the dune stinkhorn exhibits a tall, robust stalk and a viscous, textured cap resembling a honeycomb.
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Attributes of Dune stinkhorn
Cap Diameter
2 - 4 cm
Height
12 - 22 cm
Cap
2.5 - 4.5 cm across; gleba-coated
Cap Surfaces
Slimy or slightly sticky
Stem
Stipe diameter 2 - 3.5 cm; hollow; white
Stem Shapes
Cylindrical
Stem Surfaces
Smooth
Volva
At the base; purplish, pinkish, or brownish
Ring
Ringless
Spore Print Color
Olive
Odor
Potent and disagreeable scent.
Body Color
PurplePink
Flesh Bruises
The flesh or milk does not discolor when bruised or cut.
Growth Form
Solitary, Gregarious
Nutrient Gathering
Saprophytic
Substrate
On soil, Wood Chips or Mulch
You can find Dune stinkhorn by these plants
European beach grass
Occurence Habitats
Disturbed Lands
Species Status
Widely distributed
Endangered Species
No
Scientific Classification of Dune stinkhorn
Phylum
Club fungi
Class
Mushroom-forming fungi
Order
Stinkhorn allies
Family
Stinkhorn mushrooms
Genus
Stinkhorns
Toxicity and Edibility of Dune stinkhorn
Is Dune stinkhorn Toxic?
Toxicity information is not available for this mushroom. Always consult with an expert before consuming any wild mushrooms.
