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A picture I took on my forest trip. I'm a bit of a fungi nerd.
I'm no professional photographer but I enjoy taking pictures on my walks and sharing them. 🦊 🐾
In German this one is known as "Hundsrute" which means dog penis. I guess it makes sense. And in English it's known as the "Dog Stinkhorn". This fungus has a strong smell which is irresistible to insects. The insects that land on it spread the spores, thus helping the fungus survive. It's not a common sight in our forest, but I found one spot where it appears every year.
I hope I didn't gross anyone out with this picture, I apologise if I did.
I'm no professional photographer but I enjoy taking pictures on my walks and sharing them. 🦊 🐾
In German this one is known as "Hundsrute" which means dog penis. I guess it makes sense. And in English it's known as the "Dog Stinkhorn". This fungus has a strong smell which is irresistible to insects. The insects that land on it spread the spores, thus helping the fungus survive. It's not a common sight in our forest, but I found one spot where it appears every year.
I hope I didn't gross anyone out with this picture, I apologise if I did.
Category Photography / Still Life
Species Plant / Fungus
Size 2862 x 1287px
File Size 771.4 kB
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