79 Mt. Fortescue Stinkhorn

79 Mt. Fortescue Stinkhorn

79 - Mt. Fortescue Stinkhorn

Tasman Peninsula

Young "stinkhorn" fungus specimen, one of the many species encountered on walk over Mt. Fortescue.  Scientific name of Aseroe Rubra literally means "disgusting juice".  The brownish gleba has putrid smell that attracts insects as seen on stem.