Basket Stinkhorn
Clathrus ruber
Identification: Clathrus ruber (Basket Stinkhorn) - Inedible
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Caractéristiques clés
- Bright orange to red lattice structure
- Hollow
- cage-like fruiting body
- Emerges from a white 'egg' stage (volva)
- Foul
- putrid odor (when gleba is present)
- Grows terrestrially among debris
Couleur :
Bright orange and red
Odeur :
Foul, putrid odor (rotting flesh)
Mode de croissance :
Single
Environnement :
Soil and leaf litter
Habitat et distribution
Habitat :
Forest floor, mulch, or grassy areas
Distribution :
Widespread in temperate and subtropical regions
Saisonnalité :
Summer to Autumn
Valeur économique
Demande du marché :
None - foul odor and inedible
Gamme de prix :
N/A
Usage commercial :
None
Espèces similaires
Devil's Fingers
Clathrus archeri
Différences clés :
- Opens into distinct, separate red arms
- Lacks the spherical, netted cage structure
Column Stinkhorn
Clathrus columnatus
Différences clés :
- Forms two to five vertical columns
- Columns are fused at the apex
Action recommandée
Do not handle or consume. Observe from a distance.