Red Lattice Stinkhorn
Colus hirudinosus
Red Lattice Stinkhorn: Non-edible with Fetid Odor
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Caratteristiche Chiave
- White basal volva (egg-like base)
- Short
- spongy orange-to-red stalk
- Vertical columns joined at the apex
- Red net-like (clathrate) lattice at the top
- Dark
- slimy
- foul-smelling spore mass
Colore:
Orange to bright red with dark brown/black gleba
Odore:
Foul, like rotting meat
Schema di Crescita:
Single
Ambiente:
leaf litter
Habitat e Distribuzione
Habitat:
Coniferous forests and gardens in Mediterranean regions
Distribuzione:
Southern Europe, Mediterranean basin, and Israel
Stagionalità:
Autumn and winter
Valore Economico
Domanda di Mercato:
None - toxic
Fascia di Prezzo:
N/A
Uso Commerciale:
None
Informazioni Tossicità
Sintomi:
- Severe abdominal pain
- Vomiting
- Diarrhea
- Nausea
Tempo di Insorgenza:
30 minutes to 3 hours
Primo Soccorso:
- Do not induce vomiting
- Seek medical attention immediately
- Keep a specimen for identification
Contatti Emergenza:
- Israel Medical Emergency: 101
- General Emergency: 112
- Israel Poison Information Center (Rambam): 04-854-1900
Specie Simili
Lattice Stinkhorn
Clathrus ruber
Differenze Chiave:
- Lacks a distinct stalk
- Grows as a complete spherical lattice
- Larger overall diameter
Octopus Stinkhorn
Clathrus archeri
Differenze Chiave:
- Arms are free and not joined at the apex
- Resembles an octopus or star
- Brighter red tentacles
Azione Consigliata
Do not consume; keep away from children and pets.