Synonyms: Dictyobole texensis, Foetidaria coccinea, Lysurus sphaerocephalum, Simblum australe, Simblum clathroides, Simblum coccineum, Simblum flavescens, Simblum gracile, Simblum lorentzii, Simblum periphragmaticum, Simblum periphragmoides, Simblum pilidiatum, Simblum rubescens, Simblum sphaerocephalum, Simblum tengianum, Simblum texense.
Common name: Stalked Lattice Stinkhorn.
Extract from Wikipedia article: Lysurus periphragmoides, commonly known as the stalked lattice stinkhorn or chambered stinkhorn, is a species of fungus in the stinkhorn family. It was originally described as Simblum periphragmoides in 1831, and has been known as many different names before being transferred to Lysurus in 1980. The saprobic fungus has a pantropical distribution, and has been found in Africa, Asia, Australasia, and the Americas, where it grows on fertile ground and on mulch. The fruit body, which can extend up to 15 cm (5.9 in) tall, consists of a reddish latticed head (a receptaculum) placed on top of a long stalk. A dark olive-green spore mass, the gleba, fills the interior of the lattice and extends outwards between the arms. Like other members of the Phallaceae family, the gleba has a fetid odor that attracts flies and other insects to help disperse its spores. The immature "egg" form of the fungus is considered edible.
Lysurus periphragmoides is a species of fungus that belongs to the family Phallaceae. It is characterized by its unique, tongue-like or strap-like shape, typically 3-8 cm long and 1-2 cm wide, with a dark brown to black color and a smooth, waxy texture. In East and Central Texas, Lysurus periphragmoides has been found growing in association with various tree species, including oak, elm, and cypress, often in rich soil and humid environments. Fruitings typically occur from spring to fall, with a peak in late summer. Specimens have been collected in counties such as Brazos, Grimes, and Travis, often in areas with abundant organic matter and shade.
Crashed egg of stalked lattice stinkhorn mushroom (Lysurus periphragmoides) on Little Lake Creek Loop Trail in Sam Houston National Forest. Richards, Texas, October 19, 2013
Little Lake Creek Loop Trail, Sam Houston National Forest, Montgomery, TX 77356, USA
Crashed egg of stalked lattice stinkhorn mushroom (Lysurus periphragmoides) taken from Washington-on-the-Brazos State Historic Site, Texas, October 20, 20131700 George Bush Dr, College Station, TX 77840, USA
Broken egg of stalked lattice stinkhorn mushroom (Lysurus periphragmoides) taken from Washington-on-the-Brazos State Historic Site, Texas, October 20, 20131700 George Bush Drive, College Station, TX 77840, USA
Cut egg of stalked lattice stinkhorn mushroom (Lysurus periphragmoides) taken from Washington-on-the-Brazos State Historic Site, Texas, October 20, 20131700 George Bush Drive, College Station, TX 77840, USA
Back lit cut egg of stalked lattice stinkhorn mushroom (Lysurus periphragmoides) taken from Washington-on-the-Brazos State Historic Site, Texas, October 20, 20131700 George Bush Drive, College Station, TX 77840, USA
Hatching egg of stalked lattice stinkhorn mushroom (Lysurus periphragmoides) in Washington-on-the-Brazos State Historic Site. Washington, Texas, October 25, 201323200 Park Road, Washington, TX 77880, USA
Reddish latticed head (a receptaculum) of stalked lattice stinkhorn mushroom (Lysurus periphragmoides) in Washington-on-the-Brazos State Historic Site. Washington, Texas, October 25, 201323200 Park Road, Washington, TX 77880, USA
Stalked lattice stinkhorn mushroom (Lysurus periphragmoides) in Washington-on-the-Brazos State Historic Site. Washington, Texas, October 25, 201323200 Park Road, Washington, TX 77880, USA
Reddish latticed head (a receptaculum) of stalked lattice stinkhorn mushroom (Lysurus periphragmoides) emerging from egg, taken from Washington-on-the-Brazos historic site. College Station, Texas, October 25, 2013201, Rosemary Lane, College Station, Brazos County, Texas, 77840, United States
Reddish latticed head placed on top of a long stalk of stalked lattice stinkhorn mushroom (Lysurus periphragmoides) emerging from egg, taken from Washington-on-the-Brazos historic site. College Station, Texas, October 25, 20131700 George Bush Drive, College Station, TX 77840, USA
Reddish latticed head with dark olive-green spore mass (gleba) of stalked lattice stinkhorn mushroom (Lysurus periphragmoides) emerging from egg, taken from Washington-on-the-Brazos historic site. College Station, Texas, October 25, 20131700 George Bush Drive, College Station, TX 77840, USA
Stalked lattice stinkhorn mushroom (Lysurus periphragmoides) on a lawn in Bee Creek Park. College Station, Texas, December 30, 2017Bee Creek, College Station, TX 77840, USA
Reddish latticed head (a receptaculum) of stalked lattice stinkhorn mushroom (Lysurus periphragmoides) in Bee Creek Park. College Station, Texas, December 30, 2017Bee Creek, College Station, TX 77840, USA
Stalked Lattice Stinkhorn mushroom (Lysurus periphragmoides) on a lawn in Hensel Park. College Station, Texas, January 3, 2024Hensel Park Picnic Shelter, South College Avenue, College Station, Brazos County, Texas, 77801, United States
Red lattice of a stinkhorn mushroom (Lysurus periphragmoides) on a lawn in Hensel Park. College Station, Texas, January 3, 2024Hensel Park Picnic Shelter, South College Avenue, College Station, Brazos County, Texas, 77801, United States
Side view of stalked Lattice Stinkhorn mushroom (Lysurus periphragmoides) on a lawn in Hensel Park. College Station, Texas, January 3, 2024Hensel Park Picnic Shelter, South College Avenue, College Station, Brazos County, Texas, 77801, United States
Cross section of stalked Lattice Stinkhorn mushroom (Lysurus periphragmoides) in Hensel Park. College Station, Texas, January 3, 2024Hensel Park Picnic Shelter, South College Avenue, College Station, Brazos County, Texas, 77801, United States
Spores and tissues (in Congo Red) of stalked Lattice Stinkhorn mushroom (Lysurus periphragmoides) from a lawn, collected from a lawn in Hensel Park. College Station, Texas, January 3, 2024Observations of the fungus Lysurus periphragmoides in East and Central Texas show various stages of growth. The "eggs" or immature stage of the mushroom were found crashed, broken, cut, and hatching in different locations, including Sam Houston National Forest and Washington-on-the-Brazos State Historic Site. As they matured, the reddish latticed head (receptaculum) emerged from the egg, often with a dark olive-green spore mass (gleba). Fully grown mushrooms were found on lawns in Bee Creek Park, College Station, and Hensel Park, with distinctive reddish latticed heads on long stalks. Cross-sections and microscopic examinations of spores and tissues were also conducted, providing further insight into the fungus's structure and composition. The observations span several years, from 2013 to 2024, indicating a consistent presence of Lysurus periphragmoides in the region.
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