Phallus hadriani

Unknown.

Recorded from southwestern Western Australia and the Australian Capital Territory.

Pictured is the gelatinous egg stage of the fruiting body.  At maturity (not seen by the FQPB), this elongates to produce a 160mm white stalk with a cap covered in brown slime. The fruiting body has the odour of dog poo.

This fungus is a decomposer species which is thought to have been introduced to Australia.

Fungi of the Perth Region and Beyond. Neale L Bougher – http://www.wanaturalists.org.au/branches-groups/fungi/fungi-books-and-resources/

Atlas of Living Australia – https://bie.ala.org.au/species/https://id.biodiversity.org.au/node/fungi/60100655