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FungusLCLeast Concern

Stinkhorn

Phallus impudicus

About

The stinkhorn emerges from a white egg and extends its phallic fruiting body rapidly, reaching full size overnight. The dark, fetid, olive-green cap attracts flies which disperse the spores. The smell is detectable from 30 metres away.

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Quick Facts

Category
Fungus
Latin name
Phallus impudicus
IUCN Status
LC — Least Concern
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Conservation Status: LC

Least Concern — assessed by the IUCN Red List of Threatened Species.