Common Stinkhorn
Phallus impudicus
Common Stinkhorn (Phallus impudicus) Observation
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Caratteristiche Chiave
- Reticulated (pitted) conical head
- Spongy
- hollow white stalk
- Gelatinous volva at the base
- Strong
- carrion-like odor
- Presence of carrion-feeding insects
Colore:
White stalk and pale yellowish-white head
Odore:
Foul, like rotting meat
Schema di Crescita:
Single
Ambiente:
Leaf litter
Habitat e Distribuzione
Habitat:
Deciduous and coniferous forests, gardens, and parks
Distribuzione:
North America, Europe, and temperate Asia
Stagionalità:
Summer to late Autumn
Valore Economico
Domanda di Mercato:
Low - immature 'eggs' occasionally sold in local markets in parts of Europe and Asia
Fascia di Prezzo:
N/A
Uso Commerciale:
Limited culinary use of immature stages; generally no commercial value
Specie Simili
Hadrian's Stinkhorn
Phallus hadriani
Differenze Chiave:
- Pink to purple-tinted volva
- Commonly found in sandy soils
Ravenel's Stinkhorn
Phallus ravenelii
Differenze Chiave:
- Granular head surface
- Head lacks deep reticulation
Yellow Morel
Morchella esculenta
Differenze Chiave:
- Lacks basal volva
- Non-spongy stalk texture
- Lacks foul odor
Azione Consigliata
Do not consume; maintain distance to avoid strong odor.