Stinkhorn  (Phallus impudicus)

Facts

Kingdom Fungi
Phylum Basidiomycota
Class Basidiomycetes
Order Phallales
Family Phallaceae
Genus Phallus (1)
Size Young fruiting body (egg) diameter: 3-4 cm (2)
Mature fruiting body cap height: 4.5-11 cm (2)
Mature fruiting body cap diameter: 3-5 cm (2)
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Status

Widespread (3).