Bamboo Stinkhorn
Mutinus bambusinus
Identification: Bamboo Stinkhorn (Mutinus bambusinus)
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Kluczowe cechy
- 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
Kolor:
Red apex transitioning to pale pink/white stalk
Zapach:
Foul, putrid odor when mature (due to gleba, not visible here)
Wzór wzrostu:
Single or scattered
Środowisko:
Leaf litter and decaying organic matter
Siedlisko i występowanie
Siedlisko:
Tropical forests, gardens, or areas with decaying wood/bamboo debris
Występowanie:
Tropical and subtropical Asia (including Sri Lanka)
Sezonowość:
Year-round in tropical climates, especially after rain
Wartość ekonomiczna
Popyt rynkowy:
None - foul odor and texture
Zakres cenowy:
N/A
Użytek komercyjny:
None
Podobne gatunki
Elegant Stinkhorn
Mutinus elegans
Kluczowe różnice:
- Often thicker stalk structure
- Apex color can be more orange or salmon
Columned Stinkhorn
Phallus rubicundus
Kluczowe różnice:
- Possesses a distinct, conical cap (pileus) structure
- Cap is covered in dark, slimy gleba when mature
Zalecane działanie
Do not consume. Observe only. Maintain distance due to potential odor.