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Bridal Veil Stinkhorn

Phallus indusiatus

Also known as Basket Stinkhorn, Long Net Stinkhorn, Crinoline Stinkhorn, Veiled Lady

Bridal veil stinkhorns emerge rapidly from underground egg-like structures, expanding their tall hollow stalks and unfurling a delicate, lace-like skirt in just a few hours. The cap is covered in olive-green, foul-smelling slime that attracts flies and beetles, which ingest and transport the fungal spores. Found throughout tropical regions, these striking saprotrophs play an essential role in breaking down woody forest debris.

FungusTropicalNet-like Veil
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Not EvaluatedConservation statusIUCN Red List categoriesLCNTVUENCREWEXNot Evaluated — not placed on the risk ladderRed List categories, explained →
Key facts
Diet & preyDecaying Wood, Leaf Litter, Organic Matter
Predators
  • Flies
  • Beetles
  • Slugs
ThreatsHabitat destruction
HabitatsTropical rainforests, woodlands, rich garden soils
Life spanEphemeral (fruiting body lasts 1–2 days)
Classification
  1. OrderPhallales
  2. FamilyPhallaceae
  3. GenusPhallus
  4. SpeciesPhallus indusiatus
Range & activity
Range data is not available yet.
Safe observation
Interaction riskLow
  1. Low
  2. Moderate
  3. High
  4. Very high
Why interaction risk is low
Many wild fungi have toxic look-alikes; never consume wild mushrooms based on app identification alone.
Responsible observation
  • Smell Before Seeing: Locating this fungus often begins by following the potent odor wafting through humid woods.
  • Time Your Visit: Fruiting bodies mature overnight and collapse quickly, so early morning offers the best viewing.
  • Look Near Wood: Search around rotting roots, woodchips, and rich leaf litter in warm, humid environments.
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