Stinkhorn
Phallus impudicus
Family: Phallaceae
What it is like
A mushroom.
Where it is found
It is a temperate plant.
Countries/locations it is found in
Asia, China, Hong Kong, Russia
How it is used for food
Only the very young egg like caps can be eaten. They have a peppery taste. They cannot be stored. Older parts have a very bad odour.
Edible parts
Mushroom, fungus
How it is grown
Its other names
Local names
Guibi