If you see this growing in your garden, here’s what it actually is.
The mushroom is said to be native to Australia and New Zealand, but can now be found on other continents, including Europe and North America.
This peculiar mushroom appears to sprout from what looks like a cracked egg (although it isn’t) before developing into several elongated, pink arms.
If the appearance of the stinkhorn Octopus isn’t enough to unnerve you, the fungus is said to give off the stench of rotting flesh when ripe! This is believed to be an evolutionary strategy to attract flies, which then help disperse its spores.
Reportedly native to Australia and New Zealand, this mushroom has now spread to other continents, including Europe and North America.
This peculiar mushroom initially appears to sprout from what looks like a cracked egg (although it isn’t) and then forms several elongated, pink arms.
If its appearance doesn’t frighten you, Octopus stinkhorn gives off the smell of rotting flesh when ripe. This scent is believed to be an evolutionary tactic to attract flies, which help disperse the spores.
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Source: HIS Education