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Bamboo Stinkhorn

Mutinus bambusinus

LOW RISK

Identification: Bamboo Stinkhorn (Mutinus bambusinus)

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Caractéristiques clés

  • Cylindrical
  • hollow
  • tapering stalk (receptaculum)
  • Vivid red to pinkish-red
  • highly porous or pitted apex
  • Pale pink or white lower stalk section
  • Emerges from organic debris or soil
Couleur :

Red apex transitioning to pale pink/white stalk

Odeur :

Foul, putrid odor when mature (due to gleba, not visible here)

Mode de croissance :

Single or scattered

Environnement :

Leaf litter and decaying organic matter

Habitat et distribution

Habitat :

Tropical forests, gardens, or areas with decaying wood/bamboo debris

Distribution :

Tropical and subtropical Asia (including Sri Lanka)

Saisonnalité :

Year-round in tropical climates, especially after rain

Valeur économique

Demande du marché :

None - foul odor and texture

Gamme de prix :

N/A

Usage commercial :

None

Espèces similaires

Elegant Stinkhorn

Mutinus elegans

Non-toxic, but inedible
Différences clés :
  • Often thicker stalk structure
  • Apex color can be more orange or salmon

Columned Stinkhorn

Phallus rubicundus

Non-toxic, but inedible
Différences clés :
  • Possesses a distinct, conical cap (pileus) structure
  • Cap is covered in dark, slimy gleba when mature

Action recommandée

Do not consume. Observe only. Maintain distance due to potential odor.