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    (c) Nick Weller, all rights reserved

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    (c) Chris Moody, some rights reserved (CC BY-NC)

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    (c) Artūras Pečkys, all rights reserved

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common stinkhorn

Phallus impudicus

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Phallus impudicus, known colloquially as the common stinkhorn, is a widespread fungus recognizable for its foul odor and its phallic shape when mature, the latter feature giving rise to several names in 17th-century England. It is a common mushroom in Europe and western North America, where it occurs in habitats rich in wood debris such as forests and mulched gardens. It appears from summer to late autumn. The fruiting structure is tall and white with a...

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