Identification: strange thing growing in our yard

Discussion in 'Fungi, Lichens and Slime Molds' started by knottypine, Jul 23, 2008.

  1. knottypine

    knottypine Member

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    Need Help In Identifying This Growth In Our Yard.it Is A Very Fragile White Tube That Is About 3 Inches Long That Turns Pink Towards The Tapered Tip. The Tip Itself Is Brown And Appears To Have Been Dipped In Chocolate Pudding That Smells Rather Like Canine Leavings. I Am Not Sure If It Is Fungus But Is Growing In Cool Area On The Edge Of The Lawn.thanks Very Much--doug
     

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    lorax Rising Contributor 10 Years

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    Stinkhorns! It's a fungus all right.
     
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    Michael F Paragon of Plants Forums Moderator 10 Years

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    Maybe Mutinus caninus. Named from its resemblance to a male dog's err, errr....
     
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