Column Stinkhorn
Clathrus columnatus
Non-lethal but Foul-smelling Column Stinkhorn
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Caractéristiques clés
- Reddish-orange vertical columns
- Columns fused together at the top
- Dark olive-green slimy gleba on inner arms
- Emerges from a white
- egg-like base
- Strong odor of decaying flesh
Couleur :
Reddish-orange with dark olive-brown slime
Odeur :
Foul, like rotting meat
Mode de croissance :
Single
Environnement :
Soil and mulch
Habitat et distribution
Habitat :
Mulched garden bed
Distribution :
Southeastern United States, Caribbean, South America
Saisonnalité :
Year-round (Florida)
Valeur économique
Demande du marché :
None - considered a nuisance due to odor
Gamme de prix :
N/A
Usage commercial :
None
Espèces similaires
Lattice Stinkhorn
Clathrus ruber
Différences clés :
- Forms a hollow globose lattice
- No distinct vertical columns
Crowned Stinkhorn
Clathrus crispus
Différences clés :
- Lattice structure with 'corona' structures
- More complex meshwork
Action recommandée
Avoid consumption; remove and dispose of in outdoor waste if the odor becomes offensive.