Synonyms: Colonnaria columnata, Linderia columnata, Linderiella columnata.
Common name: Columned Stinkhorn.
Extract from Wikipedia article: Clathrus columnatus, commonly known as the column stinkhorn, is a saprobic species of basidiomycete fungus in the family Phallaceae. It has a widespread distribution, and has been found in Africa, Australasia, and the Americas. It may have been introduced to North America with exotic plants. Similar to other stinkhorn fungi, the fruiting body, known as the receptaculum, starts out as a subterranean "egg" form. As the fungus develops, the receptaculum expands and erupts out of the protective volva, ultimately developing into mature structures characterized by two to five long vertical orange or red spongy columns, joined together at the apex. The fully grown receptaculum reaches heights of 8 cm (3.1 in) tall. The inside surfaces of the columns are covered with a fetid olive-brown spore-containing slime, which attracts flies and other insects that help disseminate the spores. Although once considered undesirable, the fungus is listed as edible. It is found commonly in mulch.
Russian: Решёточник колоннообразный.
Clathrus columnatus is a species of fungus that belongs to the family Phallaceae. It is commonly known as the column stinkhorn. The fungus produces a unique, columnar fruiting body with a fetid odor, typically 5-15 cm tall and 1-3 cm wide. In East and Central Texas, Clathrus columnatus has been found in wooded areas, particularly under deciduous trees such as oak and beech, during the summer and fall months. It tends to thrive in moist, rich soils with abundant organic matter. The fungus is relatively rare in the region, but can be locally common in suitable habitats.
Columned Stinkhorn mushroom (Linderia columnata, Clathrus columnatus) among dead leaves in Lick Creek Park. College Station, Texas, January 27, 2011
Columned Stinkhorn mushroom (Linderia columnata, Clathrus columnatus) on Park Hudson Trail South. Bryan, Texas, December 20, 2013
Egg of Columned Stinkhorn mushroom (Linderia columnata, Clathrus columnatus) taken from Park Hudson Trail South. Bryan, Texas, December 20, 2013
Cut egg of Columned Stinkhorn mushroom (Linderia columnata, Clathrus columnatus) taken from Park Hudson Trail South. Bryan, Texas, December 20, 2013
Crushed egg of Columned Stinkhorn mushroom (Linderia columnata, Clathrus columnatus) taken from Park Hudson Trail South. Bryan, Texas, December 20, 2013
Columned Stinkhorn mushroom (Linderia columnata, Clathrus columnatus) on Park Hudson Trail. Bryan, Texas, December 23, 2013
Columned Stinkhorn mushrooms (Linderia columnata, Clathrus columnatus) on Park Hudson Trail. Bryan, Texas, December 23, 2013
Columned Stinkhorn mushroom (Linderia columnata, Clathrus columnatus) emerging from its egg on Park Hudson Trail. Bryan, Texas, December 23, 2013
Egg stage of Columned Stinkhorn mushrooms (Linderia columnata, Clathrus columnatus) in Bee Creek Park. College Station, Texas, December 21, 2017
Eggs of columned Stinkhorn mushrooms (Linderia columnata, Clathrus columnatus) in Bee Creek Park. College Station, Texas, December 30, 2017
Emerging columned stinkhorn mushroom (Linderia columnata, Clathrus columnatus) in Bee Creek Park. College Station, Texas, January 28, 2018
Columned stinkhorn mushrooms (Linderia columnata, Clathrus columnatus) on a trail in Bee Creek Park. College Station, Texas, January 28, 2018
Young columned stinkhorn mushrooms (Linderia columnata, Clathrus columnatus) in Bee Creek Park. College Station, Texas, January 28, 2018
Columned stinkhorn mushrooms (Linderia columnata, Clathrus columnatus) on wood chips in Bee Creek Park. College Station, Texas, January 28, 2018
Columned stinkhorn mushrooms (Linderia columnata, Clathrus columnatus) on a foot path in Bee Creek Park. College Station, Texas, January 28, 2018
Dissected columned stinkhorn mushrooms (Linderia columnata, Clathrus columnatus) in Bee Creek Park. College Station, Texas, January 28, 2018
Eggs and young columned stinkhorn mushrooms (Linderia columnata, Clathrus columnatus) in Bee Creek Park. College Station, Texas, January 28, 2018
Columned Stinkhorn mushroom (Linderia columnata, Clathrus columnatus) in Bee Creek Park. College Station, Texas, February 15, 2018
Columned Stinkhorn mushrooms (Linderia columnata, Clathrus columnatus) on a trail covered by mulch in Bee Creek Park. College Station, Texas, February 24, 2018
Dissected egg of Columned Stinkhorn mushroom (Linderia columnata, Clathrus columnatus) in Bee Creek Park. College Station, Texas, February 24, 2018
Columned Stinkhorn mushrooms (Linderia columnata, Clathrus columnatus) on different stages in Bee Creek Park. College Station, Texas, February 24, 2018
Columned Stinkhorn mushrooms (Linderia columnata, Clathrus columnatus) on a trail in Bee Creek Park. College Station, Texas, February 24, 2018
Egg stage of columned stinkhorn mushrooms (Linderia columnata, Clathrus columnatus) on mulch under live oaks on the university golf course at Texas Avenue. College Station, Texas, December 10, 2018
Columned stinkhorn mushroom (Linderia columnata, Clathrus columnatus) on Little Lake Creek Loop Trail in Sam Houston National Forest. Richards, Texas, March 8, 2020
Side view of columned stinkhorn mushroom (Linderia columnata, Clathrus columnatus) on Little Lake Creek Loop Trail in Sam Houston National Forest. Richards, Texas, March 8, 2020
Close-up of columned stinkhorn mushroom (Linderia columnata, Clathrus columnatus) on Little Lake Creek Loop Trail in Sam Houston National Forest. Richards, Texas, March 8, 2020
Columned stinkhorn mushrooms (Clathrus columnatus) on a forest clearing on Caney Creek Trail (Little Lake Creek Loop Trail) in Sam Houston National Forest north from Montgomery. Texas, January 30, 2021
Egg stage of columned stinkhorn mushrooms (Clathrus columnatus) on a forest clearing on Caney Creek Trail (Little Lake Creek Loop Trail) in Sam Houston National Forest north from Montgomery. Texas, January 30, 2021
Cross section of eggs of columned stinkhorn mushrooms (Clathrus columnatus) on a forest clearing on Caney Creek Trail (Little Lake Creek Loop Trail) in Sam Houston National Forest north from Montgomery. Texas, January 30, 2021
Dissected eggs of columned stinkhorn mushrooms (Clathrus columnatus) on Caney Creek Trail (Little Lake Creek Loop Trail) in Sam Houston National Forest north from Montgomery. Texas, January 30, 2021
Columned stinkhorn mushroom (Clathrus columnatus) in Bee Creek Park. College Station, Texas, December 17, 2021
Close-up of columned stinkhorn mushroom (Clathrus columnatus) in Bee Creek Park. College Station, Texas, December 17, 2021
Columned stinkhorn mushroom (Clathrus columnatus) on Caney Creek section of Lone Star Hiking Trail in Sam Houston National Forest north from Montgomery. Texas, December 29, 2021
Columned stinkhorn mushrooms (Clathrus columnatus) on Racoon Run Trail in Lick Creek Park. College Station, Texas, January 9, 2023
Columned stinkhorn mushrooms (Clathrus columnatus) at sunrise in Lick Creek Park. College Station, Texas, January 9, 2023
Spores in a sample of brown liquid from columned stinkhorn mushrooms (Clathrus columnatus) collected in Lick Creek Park. College Station, Texas, January 9, 2023The fungus Clathrus columnatus was observed in East and Central Texas over a period of 12 years (2011-2023). The majority of sightings were in College Station, particularly in Lick Creek Park and Bee Creek Park. The mushroom was found in various stages, including eggs, emerging, and mature forms. Observations were made on different substrates, such as dead leaves, wood chips, mulch, and forest floors. Some observations included dissected specimens and spores. The fungus was also spotted in Sam Houston National Forest, specifically on Little Lake Creek Loop Trail and Caney Creek Trail. The sightings suggest that Clathrus columnatus is common in the region and can be found in a variety of environments during the winter months (December to February).
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