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Lysurus mokusin, commonly known as the ribbed stinkhorn, is a species of fungus in the Phallaceae family. The fruit body has a reddish, wrinkled stalk that is hollow and spongy, supporting several arms that are joined at the top. The arms are covered with a dark olive-brown spore-containing slime, which attracts flies and other insects to assist in spore dispersal. It is considered non-toxic but not palatable.
How to Identify
- Cap
- N/A (Gleba on arms)
- Gills
- Absent
- Stem
- Reddish, wrinkled, hollow, and spongy.
- Flesh
- Spongy
- Fruiting body
- Reddish stalk with arms joined at the top, covered in dark olive-brown slime.
- Habitat
- Gardens, lawns, disturbed ground, near decaying wood.
Key Facts
- Cap surfaces: N/A
- Growth Form: Stalk with arms
- Spore Print: Olive-brown
- Body color: Reddish stalk, dark olive-brown gleba
- Odor: Foul, carrion-like
- Flesh bruises: No bruising
- Height: 5-15 cm
- Cap Diameter: N/A
- Nutrient gathering: Saprotrophic
Safe
SafeConsidered non-toxic, but not palatable due to the foul odor and taste.
Quick Check
- Odor: Foul
- Fruiting: Stalk with arms covered in dark slime
- Substrate: Soil, decaying wood
Where to Find
Gardens
Found in gardens, lawns, and disturbed ground.
Decaying Wood
Often found near decaying wood or plant matter.
Finding Tips
Smell
Look for a foul odor, which attracts insects.
Habitat
Check areas with rich organic matter or mulch.
Similar Species
Mutinus elegans
mushroom
Also known as: Elegant Stinkhorn
Scientific Classification
- Phylum
- Basidiomycota
- Class
- Agaricomycetes
- Order
- Phallales
- Family
- Phallaceae
- Genus
- Lysurus
Storage Information
- Max Temperature: N/A
- Freezing duration: N/A
- Min Temperature: N/A
- Refrigeration: N/A
How to Clean
Not typically cleaned as it is not consumed.
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