Stinkhorns in Sunset Park. Genus Mutinus, but I’m not sure of the species, caninus, ravenelii? These are not all that unfamiliar in the urban context: mulched areas of parks are a good place to find them. These mushrooms, of the Phallaceae family, are atypical fungi: they produce a stinky slime to attract flies, who then help distribute the fungal spores. 
The flies buzzed off when I took the pictures.
Stinkhorns
5 responses to “Stinkhorns”
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I cannot believe there are no comments on the Stinkhorn! It is unnatural.
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Hah! Perhaps people are afraid of viewing the page while at work?
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Well they should be readibg this while having breakfast, like me. This post has provided some rude comments in my home! Maybe they are too shy. Ha!
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Stinkhorn walking tour in Prospect Park?
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We may have missed it for this year…
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Backyard and Beyond 
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