Yellow bridal veil stinkhorn
Phallus multicolor
A species of Stinkhorns.
Phallus indusiatus, also known as the bridal veil stinkhorn, is a tropical fungus found globally. It produces a brown, mucilaginous substance with a strong and disagreeable odor, which serves to attract flies and other insects. This species typically grows on the forest floor, often amidst decaying leaves and wood debris.
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Attributes of Yellow bridal veil stinkhorn
Height
10 - 15 cm
Stem
12 cm long, 2 cm thick, more or less equal, dry.
Stem Shapes
Cylindrical
Stem Surfaces
Smooth to slightly fibrous
Ring
Ringless
Spore Print Color
White to cream
Odor
Sweet with a strong, off-putting scent.
Body Color
YellowBrownWhite
Growth Form
Solitary, Gregarious
Nutrient Gathering
Saprophytic
Substrate
Leaf or Needle Litter, Wood Chips or Mulch
Occurence Habitats
Disturbed Lands
Species Status
Common
Scientific Classification of Yellow bridal veil stinkhorn
Phylum
Club fungi
Class
Mushroom-forming fungi
Order
Stinkhorn allies
Family
Stinkhorn mushrooms
Genus
Stinkhorns
Toxicity and Edibility of Yellow bridal veil stinkhorn
Is Yellow bridal veil stinkhorn Toxic?
Toxicity information is not available for this mushroom. Always consult with an expert before consuming any wild mushrooms.
