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Ravenel's Stinkhorn

Phallus ravenelii

Photo by albear1960
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Field Notes

Description:

Smelly mushroom approximately 4 1/2 inches tall with spongy pores on cream colored hollow stem and under brown-green smooth cap.

Habitat:

Grows on wood debris, rotted stumps, and sawdust, and in deciduous woods. August–October.

Notes:

Edible only in the 'egg' stage, but should be identified by an expert.

Reference Links:

Ravenel's Stinkhorn | Missouri Department of Conservation

Species ID Suggestions

Ravenel's Stinkhorn

Phallus ravenelii

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PublishedNovember 11, 2013

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