What Is the Red, Smelly Thing Growing in My Backyard? The Surprising Truth About Stinkhorn Mushrooms

red stinkhorn?

Don’t eat a wild mushroom based on a photograph, color, smell, or general description. Some stinkhorn species are reported as edible, but look-alikes and identification mistakes can be dangerous. Only consider consuming a wild mushroom after its identity and edibility have been reliably confirmed by a qualified expert.

The Bottom Line: That Strange Red Growth May Be More Natural Than You Think

Finding a bright red-orange, foul-smelling fungus in your backyard can certainly be startling.

One minute, your garden looks ordinary. The next, something that resembles a tiny

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