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Anemone Stinkhorn - Aseroe rubra A cluster of these fungi arose from leaf litter in my garden Anemone Stinkhorn - Aseroe rubra,Australia,Geotagged,Summer Click/tap to enlarge Promoted

Anemone Stinkhorn - Aseroe rubra

A cluster of these fungi arose from leaf litter in my garden

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''Aseroe rubra'', commonly known as the anemone stinkhorn, is a common and widespread basidiomycete fungus recognizable for its foul odour of carrion and its sea anemone shape when mature. Found in gardens on mulch and in grassy areas, it resembles a red star-shaped structure covered in brownish slime on a white stalk. It attracts flies, which spread its spores.

Similar species: Phallales
Species identified by Flown Kimmerling
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Uploaded Oct 16, 2020. Captured Mar 6, 2020 09:25 in 58-82 Terrace Falls Rd, Hazelbrook NSW 2779, Australia.
  • NIKON D7100
  • f/6.3
  • 1/640s
  • ISO200
  • 60mm