Common stinkhorn
Phallus impudicus
A species of Stinkhorns.
The common stinkhorn (Phallus impudicus) is a fast-growing fungus, sometimes reaching lengths of 30 cm in just a few hours. Its cap has an appearance similar to a morel due to its pitted surface. However, distinguishing between the common stinkhorn and a morel is not difficult; the former has a considerably longer stalk and a distinct, strong odor.
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Attributes of Common stinkhorn
Cap Diameter
2 - 6 cm
Height
10 - 25 cm
Cap
Cap 4 - 8 cm across; dark, olive-green
Cap Surfaces
Smooth
Stem
Stem 7 - 25 cm long, 2 - 3 cm thick; hollow; spongy; white
Stem Shapes
Tapering
Stem Surfaces
Fibrillose
Ring
Ringless
Spore Print Color
Olive-brown
Odor
Strong, foul, putrid scent.
Body Color
GreenWhite
Flesh Bruises
The flesh or milk does not discolor when bruised or cut.
Growth Form
Solitary, Gregarious
Nutrient Gathering
Saprophytic
Substrate
On soil, Dead Woods, Wood Chips or Mulch
You can find Common stinkhorn by these plants
Spruces, Firs
Occurence Habitats
Deciduous Woodland, Coniferous Woodland, Disturbed Lands
Species Status
Widely distributed
Endangered Species
No
Scientific Classification of Common stinkhorn
Phylum
Club fungi
Class
Mushroom-forming fungi
Order
Stinkhorn allies
Family
Stinkhorn mushrooms
Genus
Stinkhorns
Toxicity and Edibility of Common stinkhorn
Is Common stinkhorn Toxic?
Toxicity information is not available for this mushroom. Always consult with an expert before consuming any wild mushrooms.
