Guest iselinger Posted November 9, 2009 This morning a very unusual plant appeared in my (Sydney, Lower North Shore) garden. It grew overnight to about 5cm long. No leaves just a few stems of what you see in the picture. They just lifted away from the base with almost no force at all. The really interesting thing is that they smell very strongly like "dog poo" Anyone got any idea what they are called either cooloquially or Latin name. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Guest marco1 Posted November 9, 2009 I would be looking for wild mushrooms pictures to see if there is one that matches. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Guest siamsusie Posted November 9, 2009 This morning a very unusual plant appeared in my (Sydney, Lower North Shore) garden. It grew overnight to about 5cm long. No leaves just a few stems of what you see in the picture. They just lifted away from the base with almost no force at all. The really interesting thing is that they smell very strongly like "dog poo" Anyone got any idea what they are called either cooloquially or Latin name. Looks like a bad root canal to me Iselinger:cute:, Essex might know he is the horticulturist here, for sure its very interesting, will be looking out for your replies. best wishes ss Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Quoll 5,244 Posted November 9, 2009 Lantern fungus perhaps - one of the stinkhorn types? Hunter Valley Backyard Nature: #5 Strange Stinkhorns Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Guest iselinger Posted November 9, 2009 Nice try Quoll but I don't think so. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
LKC 2,977 Posted November 9, 2009 I would say a stinkhorn too. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
ck10_9 192 Posted November 9, 2009 Most peculiar!! Fully customizable Address Labels with a photo from Oz available at my store - Image Australia - Return Address Labels Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Quoll 5,244 Posted November 9, 2009 If you have another one, let it grow a bit more. I really think it is a stinkhorn of some kind - the dog poo smell is a bit of a giveaway! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Guest iselinger Posted November 9, 2009 I have searched again for other Stinkhorn pictures and I have found something that looks similar so I may have done Quoll an injustice in rejecting your suggestion earlier. It isnt exactly the same but obviously the same family. phallic fungus and this is exactly the same but no details of what it is just a picture http://4.bp.blogspot.com/_zKDjcLXZBTI/RcePTmxwUpI/AAAAAAAAAJA/lgRXC6x-lBU/s400/Blog005E.jpg Any way mystery solved. Thanks to all. Ian Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
