4,303 observationsEndangered
dune stinkhorn
Phallus hadriani
Taxonomy
Kingdom: Fungi ›Phylum: Basidiomycota ›Class: Agaricomycetes ›Order: Phallales ›Family: Phallaceae ›Genus: Phallus
About
Phallus hadriani, commonly known as the dune stinkhorn, is a species of fungus in the Phallaceae (stinkhorn) family. It is a widely distributed species, and is native to Asia, Europe, and North America. In Australia, it is probably an introduced species. The stalk of the fruit body reaches up to 20 cm (7.9 in) tall by 4 cm (1.6 in) thick, and is spongy, fragile, and hollow. At the top of the stem is a ridged and pitted, thimble-like cap...
Frequently Asked Questions
- The scientific name of dune stinkhorn is Phallus hadriani.
- dune stinkhorn belongs to the kingdom Fungi.
- dune stinkhorn belongs to the phylum Basidiomycota.
- dune stinkhorn belongs to the class Agaricomycetes.
- dune stinkhorn belongs to the order Phallales.
- dune stinkhorn belongs to the family Phallaceae.
- dune stinkhorn belongs to the genus Phallus.