Phallus hadriani
Common Name: Hadrian’s Stinkhorn
Meaning of name:
Unknown.
Distribution:
Recorded from southwestern Western Australia and the Australian Capital Territory.
Description:
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.
Notes:
This fungus is a decomposer species which is thought to have been introduced to Australia.
References:
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