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Sand Stinkhorn (Phallus hadriani) — mushroom identification photo

Sand Stinkhorn

Phallus hadriani

— Non-Edible
Do not eat — not considered edible; may be used medicinally or for study only
Cap color
Olive-green gleba on white stalk
Cap size
N/A (stalk 8-18 cm tall)
Gill color
N/A (no gills; gleba on cap)
Gill attachment
N/A
Stem
Hollow spongy white stalk; pink to lilac egg at base
Texture
Spongy and hollow
Habitat
Sandy soils, gardens, dunes, desert scrub
Fruiting season
June–October
Peak season
Summer-Fall

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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