By 4rescues
Pennsylvania,
United States
What is this weird plant growing in my garden? There were 2 of them. I 've never seen anything like this before.
![](http://media.growsonyou.com/photos/question/image/112404/main/WhatIsIt1.jpg)
![](http://media.growsonyou.com/photos/question/image2/112404/main/WhatIsIt2.jpg)
3 Oct, 2012
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Answers
yep thats a stinkhorn! it has the iconic shape, according to my mushroom book the one you have there is quite rare. its name is mutinus ravenelii.
3 Oct, 2012
Ah yes! That is it! LOL... I should be honored that I have the rare one. ;-)
Thank you both for the answer. :-)
3 Oct, 2012
your welcome.
3 Oct, 2012
It looks like the end is dipped in melted chocolate!
3 Oct, 2012
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