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Stinky Squid Fungus

Pseudocolus fusiformis

Photo by hebsmd
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Field Notes

Description:

Stinky like carrion

Habitat:

Lakeside deep wood chip/leaf litter

Species ID Suggestions

Stinky Squid Fungus

Pseudocolus fusiformis

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ForestDragon
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Comments (1)
ForestDragon
Well, it is a Stinkhorn Fungus. I think it is affectionately called Stinky Squid, though I am not sure if that is an official common name. Haha!
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PublishedAugust 22, 2013

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