Common Stinkhorn
Phallus impudicus
Common Stinkhorn (Phallus impudicus) Observation
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Caractéristiques clés
- Reticulated (pitted) conical head
- Spongy
- hollow white stalk
- Gelatinous volva at the base
- Strong
- carrion-like odor
- Presence of carrion-feeding insects
Couleur :
White stalk and pale yellowish-white head
Odeur :
Foul, like rotting meat
Mode de croissance :
Single
Environnement :
Leaf litter
Habitat et distribution
Habitat :
Deciduous and coniferous forests, gardens, and parks
Distribution :
North America, Europe, and temperate Asia
Saisonnalité :
Summer to late Autumn
Valeur économique
Demande du marché :
Low - immature 'eggs' occasionally sold in local markets in parts of Europe and Asia
Gamme de prix :
N/A
Usage commercial :
Limited culinary use of immature stages; generally no commercial value
Espèces similaires
Hadrian's Stinkhorn
Phallus hadriani
Différences clés :
- Pink to purple-tinted volva
- Commonly found in sandy soils
Ravenel's Stinkhorn
Phallus ravenelii
Différences clés :
- Granular head surface
- Head lacks deep reticulation
Yellow Morel
Morchella esculenta
Différences clés :
- Lacks basal volva
- Non-spongy stalk texture
- Lacks foul odor
Action recommandée
Do not consume; maintain distance to avoid strong odor.