Clathrus ruber

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Ferdy Christant

Lion

This fungi is spectacular. I believe a few of them were found in the Netherlands, as an "imported" species, it is still so rare that it is in the top of many people's wishlists of fungi to see. Posted 9 years ago
1. RMFelix
  
  Lion
  
  I came across this one, took only one photo (just for the record) and moved on... after a while i realize that this was a very good shot because it has this ''three'' stages of its development. I wish i had more time to get a different approach to it. By the way, i've seen this species throughout the entire territory, from north to south of Portugal. Thanks a lot for your appreciation and feedback, Ferdy! Cheers* Posted 9 years ago
2. Paul Dirksen
  
  Lion
  
  You can say that again Ferdy. Posted 5 years ago

morpheme

Lion

Very cool - these have been imported to the US too, but up here it is too wet to have much chance of finding any (or even any in this family) - so I'm jealous! Posted 9 years ago
1. RMFelix
  
  Lion
  
  Curiously this one was spotted in a area very close to a wet river margin that is now flooded, however i've seen it also in other places not so wet. Thank you very much for your feedback and appreciation, morpheme! cheers* Posted 9 years ago

Paul Dirksen

Lion

Nice find Felix, well done. Posted 5 years ago

The Latticed stinkhorn

"Clathrus ruber" is a species of fungus in the stinkhorn family, and the type species of the genus "Clathrus". It is commonly known as the latticed stinkhorn, the basket stinkhorn, or the red cage, alluding to the striking fruit bodies that are shaped somewhat like a round or oval hollow sphere with interlaced or latticed branches.

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Similar species: Phallales

Species identified by RMFelix