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Ravenel's stinkhorn

Phallus ravenelii

Taxonomy

Kingdom: Fungi ›Phylum: Basidiomycota ›Class: Agaricomycetes ›Order: Phallales ›Family: Phallaceae ›Genus: Phallus

About

Phallus ravenelii, commonly known as Ravenel's stinkhorn, is a fungus found in eastern North America. Its mushrooms commonly grow in large clusters and are noted for their foul odor and phallic shape when mature. It is saprobic, and as such it is encountered in a wide variety of habitats rich in wood debris, from forests to mulched gardens or sawdust piles in urban areas. It appears from August to October. The fruit body emerges from a...

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the scientific name of Ravenel's stinkhorn?
The scientific name of Ravenel's stinkhorn is Phallus ravenelii.
What kingdom does Ravenel's stinkhorn belong to?
Ravenel's stinkhorn belongs to the kingdom Fungi.
What phylum does Ravenel's stinkhorn belong to?
Ravenel's stinkhorn belongs to the phylum Basidiomycota.
What class does Ravenel's stinkhorn belong to?
Ravenel's stinkhorn belongs to the class Agaricomycetes.
What order does Ravenel's stinkhorn belong to?
Ravenel's stinkhorn belongs to the order Phallales.
What family does Ravenel's stinkhorn belong to?
Ravenel's stinkhorn belongs to the family Phallaceae.
What genus does Ravenel's stinkhorn belong to?
Ravenel's stinkhorn belongs to the genus Phallus.