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Long Net Stinkhorn

Phallus indusiatus

LOW RISK

Phallus indusiatus: Long Net Stinkhorn

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Caractéristiques clés

  • White
  • lace-like indusium (skirt)
  • Conical cap with brownish-green slime
  • White
  • hollow
  • spongy stem
  • Foul
  • carrion-like odor
  • Emerges from a gelatinous 'egg' base
Couleur :

White stem and veil, brownish-green cap

Odeur :

Foul, decaying meat

Mode de croissance :

Single

Environnement :

Soil rich in woody debris

Habitat et distribution

Habitat :

Tropical forests, gardens, and bamboo groves

Distribution :

Pan-tropical: Asia, Africa, Americas, and Australia

Saisonnalité :

Rainy season / humid periods

Valeur économique

Demande du marché :

High - widely cultivated and consumed in East Asia

Gamme de prix :

$10-40/lb dried

Usage commercial :

Culinary ingredient in premium soups and stir-fries

Espèces similaires

Netted Stinkhorn

Phallus duplicatus

LOW_RISK - generally considered inedible due to odor
Différences clés :
  • Shorter, more constricted veil
  • Primarily found in temperate regions
  • Veil often does not reach the ground

Red Net Stinkhorn

Phallus cinnabarinus

LOW_RISK - unknown edibility
Différences clés :
  • Bright pink or red indusium
  • Smaller overall dimensions

Action recommandée

Observe specimen in situ; do not consume without expert local verification.