Tag: wildlife in the garden
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Phallus impudicus: Understanding the Stinkhorn Fungus and Its Garden Role
What is Phallus impudicus? Phallus impudicus, commonly known as the stinkhorn fungus, is a distinctive mushroom that often sparks curiosity and a bit of caution in gardeners. Despite its unappetizing odor when mature, the species is not dangerous to people and plays a role in breaking down decaying plant matter. The name itself is descriptive…
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Phallus impudicus: the Latin name that tells it like it is in the garden
Phallus impudicus: what is this stinkhorn saying about your garden? In gardens across Ireland and beyond, a peculiar white-tumed fungus can appear under archways, among bamboo, or near flowering vines like wisteria and jasmine. The species is Phallus impudicus, the stinkhorn fungus, and its name is a blunt, almost clinical description of what you’re seeing…