Stinkhorn  (Phallus impudicus)

Learn about the scientific name of this species and how it fits into the tree of life at Nature Navigator.

Range

Common throughout much of Europe; it is common in North America to the west of the Mississippi, but becomes rare in the east. It is also found in south-east Australia (2).

You can view distribution information for this species at the National Biodiversity Network Gateway.

Habitat

Found in broadleaved and coniferous woodlands (3) and parks, where it is associated with rotten wood (4). It also occurs in gardens, and cemeteries (2).

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