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 alien has appeared in the mulch!
But if the growth is a stinkhorn, there’s
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