8,208 observations
anemone stinkhorn fungus
Aseroe rubra
Taxonomy
Kingdom: Fungi ›Phylum: Basidiomycota ›Class: Agaricomycetes ›Order: Phallales ›Family: Clathraceae ›Genus: Aseroe
About
Aseroe rubra, commonly known as the anemone stinkhorn, sea anemone fungus and starfish fungus, 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.
Frequently Asked Questions
- The scientific name of anemone stinkhorn fungus is Aseroe rubra.
- anemone stinkhorn fungus belongs to the kingdom Fungi.
- anemone stinkhorn fungus belongs to the phylum Basidiomycota.
- anemone stinkhorn fungus belongs to the class Agaricomycetes.
- anemone stinkhorn fungus belongs to the order Phallales.
- anemone stinkhorn fungus belongs to the family Clathraceae.
- anemone stinkhorn fungus belongs to the genus Aseroe.