Key Identification Features
- Emerges from white oval egg
- mature stalk bright red-orange to orange-pink, 8–18 cm, pointed at tip
- tip covered in dark olive-brown slimy gleba
- no head cap like Phallus
- slender and elegant shape
- distinctive narrow pointed tip with slime mass
- strong odor
⚠ Inedible: This species is not considered edible. It may be unpalatable, too tough, or otherwise unsuitable for consumption — but it is not known to be dangerously toxic. Do not eat it.
Regions Found
Region data not available
Look-Alikes
No documented look-alikes on record.
Safety disclaimer: This page is for educational purposes only. Never eat a wild mushroom based solely on online information. Always verify identification using multiple reliable field guides and, when possible, consult an experienced forager or mycologist. When in doubt, don't eat it. Spore & Scout accepts no responsibility for identification errors or adverse reactions.