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Elegant Stinkhorn (Mutinus elegans) — mushroom identification photo

Elegant Stinkhorn

Mutinus elegans

— Non-Edible
Do not eat — not considered edible; may be used medicinally or for study only
Cap color
orange-red,pink,orange
Cap size
1–2 cm stalk width
Gill color
none
Gill attachment
none
Stem
slender red-orange stalk tapering to pointed tip
Texture
spongy, hollow
Habitat
wood chips, gardens, woodland edges
Fruiting season
June–October
Peak season
Summer–Fall (June–October)

Key Identification Features

Inedible: This species is not considered edible. It may be unpalatable, too tough, or otherwise unsuitable for consumption — but it is not known to be dangerously toxic. Do not eat it.

Regions Found

Region data not available

Look-Alikes

No documented look-alikes on record.

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