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

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

spot something red, strange, and smelly in the garden, take a closer look from a safe distance. Nature is full of fascinating surprises—even the ones that don’t smell particularly lovely!

Have You Found a Red Stinkhorn in Your Backyard?

I’d love to hear about your garden discoveries!

Have you spotted one of these unusual fungi in your mulch, compost, or flower beds? Did it appear after a rainy day, and did the smell surprise you?

Share your experience in the comments. If you have a photograph, it may also help

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