stinkhorns
Smelly phallic fungi
Stinkhorns are a family of fungi known for their foul smell and phallic shape.
The mature fruiting body releases a dark, putrid slime containing spores, attracting flies that spread them.
They appear suddenly in gardens and mulch, emerging from egg-like structures.
Despite their repellent odor, some species are edible when immature.
Male organ symbol
- shaftNarrow vertical passage
- capCovering for top
- receptacleContainer for items
- spireTapering architectural peak
lattice · tentacles · arms · cage · net · stalk · tip · emerging
Having foul odor
- carrionPutrefying animal remains
- putridDecomposed and foul-smelling
- reekEmit strong odor
- sulfurousContaining yellow element
foul · rotting · pungent · malodorous · nauseating · rank · noisome · offensive
Winged buzzing pests
- insectsSix-legged arthropods
- carrion beetlesInsects that eat decay
- attractantAgent that draws toward
- pollinatorPollen-transferring organism
decomposer · wood chips · mulch · leaf litter · forest floor · humus · compost
Forested land area
- gardenCultivated plant area
- mulch bedsCovered planting areas
- leaf litterDecomposing ground debris
- forest floorGround beneath trees
tropical · temperate · shaded · moist · rotting wood · sawdust · landscaping · greenhouse
phallus
Male organ symbol
- shaftNarrow vertical passage
- capCovering for top
- receptacleContainer for items
spire · lattice · tentacles · arms · cage · net · stalk · tip · emerging · elongating
fetid
Having foul odor
sulfurous · foul · rotting · pungent · malodorous · nauseating · rank · noisome · offensive · rancid
spores
Asexual reproductive bodies
- myceliumFungal filament network
flies
Winged buzzing pests
- insectsSix-legged arthropods
- carrion beetlesInsects that eat decay
- attractantAgent that draws toward
pollinator · decomposer · wood chips · mulch · leaf litter · forest floor · humus · compost
woodland
Forested land area
- gardenCultivated plant area
- mulch bedsCovered planting areas
- leaf litterDecomposing ground debris
forest floor · tropical · temperate · shaded · moist · rotting wood · sawdust · landscaping · greenhouse
stinkhornstruffles
Expensive edible fungi
matsutake · chanterelles · porcini · morels · edible mushrooms