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Phallus ravenelii Berk. & M.A.Curtis
Ravenel's Stinkhorn
Florida native
This stinkhorn is probably Phallus ravenelii, and is found in eastern North America. The genus name referring to the shape of the mature fruiting body. These fungi emit a putrid aroma, attracting flies that help distribute the stinkhorn spores.
I had originally thought that this was one of the Mutinus species - dog stinkhorns - which usually have pinkish fruiting bodies. Thanks to Bill Petty of Florida Fungi for helping me out with this one.
Phallus ravenelii is a member of the Phallaceae - Stinkhorns family.
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Date record last modified: Jan 06, 2024
