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Elegant Stinkhorn

Mutinus elegans

Photo by alexmdevoy
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Field Notes

Description:

Pinkish orange with black top that releases a foul odor.

Habitat:

Mulched areas, rotting leaves.

Notes:

Releases foul odor. Attracts flies!

Species ID Suggestions

elegant stinkhorn

Mutinus elegans

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