Synonyms: Corynites ravenelii, Cynophallus bambusinus, Dictyophora ravenelii, Ithyphallus ravenelii, Mutinus bambusinus.
Common name: red stinkhorn.
Russian names: Mutinus Ravenelli, Mutinus ravenelya, Smorchok voniuchiy.
Extract from Wikipedia article: Mutinus ravenelii is a species of fungus that is often confused with M. elegans and M. caninus. M. ravenelii is a member of the Phallaceae family.
Mutinus ravenelii is a species of fungus in the family Phallaceae, characterized by its reddish to purplish-brown cap and white to yellowish stem. In St. Petersburg and Leningrad Oblast, it typically grows in urban parks and deciduous forests, often associated with oak, beech, or birch trees. In north-western Russia, it is commonly found in moist, rich soils during late summer to early autumn, particularly in areas with abundant leaf litter and decaying wood.
Observations of Mutinus ravenelii in Leningrad Oblast and north-western Russia revealed the fungus's presence in various locations, including Sosnovka Park, Lesnoy Park, Dibuny, Oselki, Lisiy Nos, Tarkhovka, and Lindulovskaya Larch Grove. The fungus was found in different stages, including the egg stage, which was dissected to reveal its internal structure. Mature stinkhorn mushrooms were observed growing on roadside mulched bushes, old stumps, and in groves. The observations spanned several years, from 2017 to 2024, with sightings occurring in July and August, suggesting a summer fruiting period for the species in this region. The consistent presence of Mutinus ravenelii in these areas indicates that it is a relatively common species in north-western Russia. Dissections of eggs and observations of mature mushrooms provided insight into the fungus's morphology and growth habits.
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