[pbs] doggy smells
Stephen Putman
putman at pobox.upenn.edu
Tue Jul 4 17:49:49 EDT 2006
They are also known as "dog stinkhorn"
Dennis Kramb wrote:
> Hi Jim, group, etc.
>
> This is in poor taste to mention, but what the heck. I have a fungus
> in my garden that graces me with its presence on hot humid (extremely
> humid) summer days. It's bright orange and resembles a male dog's
> male organ. In fact, I think that's what the scientific name for it
> was based on. It's been years since I looked it up on internet, so
> my memory might be a bit fuzzy.
>
> It has an overpowering smell. Not exactly pleasant. Not exactly
> unpleasant. Suffice it to say, I can tell when one of them is out
> the instant I step outside the front door. LOL. (I've smelled it
> twice so far this year.) It sure makes a great conversation starter
> when I have visitors remark upon the ... unique ... smell of my
> garden on those special days. LOL.
>
> Dennis in Cincinnati (where we're getting some MUCH needed rain)
>
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