Fischer’s Egg

AT A GLANCECommon Name: Fischer’s EggScientific Name: Claustula fischeriCategory: FungiSubcategory: PhallalesSize: Fruiting body diameter: 1.0–2.0 in (2.5–5.0 cm); Height: 1.2–2.4 in (3.0–6.0 cm)Weight: 0.7–1.8 oz (20–50 g)Lifespan: Ephemeral fruiting body (1–2...

Column Stinkhorn

AT A GLANCECommon Name: Column StinkhornScientific Name: Clathrus columnatusCategory: FungiSubcategory: PhallalesSize: Receptacle height: 2.5–6.0 in (6.0–15.0 cm); Column span: 1.5–3.0 in (4.0–8.0 cm)Weight: 0.8–2.5 oz (22–70 g)Lifespan: Fruiting receptacle: 24–72...

Basket Fungus

AT A GLANCECommon Name: Basket FungusScientific Name: Ileodictyon cibariumCategory: FungiSubcategory: PhallalesSize: Lattice sphere diameter: 3.0–8.0 in (8–20 cm); Mesh arm thickness: 0.3–0.8 in (0.8–2 cm)Weight: 1.5–5.5 oz (40–150 g) per expanded lattice...