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devil's-fingers

Clathrus archeri

Taxonomy

Kingdom: Fungi ›Phylum: Basidiomycota ›Class: Agaricomycetes ›Order: Phallales ›Family: Clathraceae ›Genus: Clathrus

About

Clathrus archeri (synonyms Lysurus archeri, Anthurus archeri, Pseudocolus archeri), commonly known as octopus stinkhorn, or devil's fingers, is a fungus indigenous to Australia and New Zealand, and an introduced species in Europe, North America and Asia. The young fungus erupts from a suberumpent egg by forming into four to seven elongated slender arms initially erect and attached at the top. The arms then unfold to reveal a pinkish-red interior covered with a dark-olive spore-containing gleba. In...

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the scientific name of devil's-fingers?
The scientific name of devil's-fingers is Clathrus archeri.
What kingdom does devil's-fingers belong to?
devil's-fingers belongs to the kingdom Fungi.
What phylum does devil's-fingers belong to?
devil's-fingers belongs to the phylum Basidiomycota.
What class does devil's-fingers belong to?
devil's-fingers belongs to the class Agaricomycetes.
What order does devil's-fingers belong to?
devil's-fingers belongs to the order Phallales.
What family does devil's-fingers belong to?
devil's-fingers belongs to the family Clathraceae.
What genus does devil's-fingers belong to?
devil's-fingers belongs to the genus Clathrus.