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column stinkhorn

noun

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  1. A fungus, Clathrus columnatus, featuring two to five orange or red vertical columns…

    A fungus, Clathrus columnatus, featuring two to five orange or red vertical columns joined at the top, and a fetid gleba.

    • Clathrus columnatus, the scientific name for the column stinkhorn, is a north Florida native which is common to many gulf coast locales. This colorful fungus has also been known by the common name “dead man’s fingers,” among other labels.

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