Phallus Aurantiacus from Nigeria
- 12 September 1976
- journal article
- research article
- Published by Taylor & Francis in Mycologia
- Vol. 68 (5) , 1076-1082
- https://doi.org/10.1080/00275514.1976.12019989
Abstract
Fruiting body development in Phallus aurantiacus has been followed in the natural habitat. Even though fruiting bodies appeared one or two at a time, the pattern of growth was observed to describe a ring about 2 m diam. In a number of cases two fruiting bodies were found developed within an “egg”. The structure of the fruiting bodies as observed in the laboratory is described. The traditional beliefs concerning the origin of the stinkhorns and their usefulness to the Nigerian people in the preparation of native medicines and charms are discussed.Keywords
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