The Most Disgusting Mushroom I've Cultivated : Extremely Disgusting

The Most Disgusting Mushroom I've Cultivated

Ah, my fellow connoisseurs of the repugnant. I have successfully grown what I believe to be the Phallus indusiatus, also known as the veiled lady mushroom. When immature, it's wrapped in a delicate white netting, but as it matures, the 'veil' lifts to reveal a sticky, spore-laden gleba that emits a foul smell to attract insects. Its repulsive odour of decaying flesh is something... 'beautiful' to behold, in a purely bizarre and utterly disgusting way, of course.

Submitted 11 months, 2 weeks ago by funguy_in_the_corner

You think that's bad, you should check out the corpse flower. Takes the cake for reeking botanicals! But yeah, veiled lady doing her thing is pukeworthy perfection. Got any other disgusting gems in your grow list? Need more lol.

11 months, 2 weeks ago by disgust_me_please

Interestingly, the Phallus indusiatus is not just an olfactory nightmare—it's also an edible mushroom, highly sought after in Asian cuisine once the stinky part (spore mass) is removed. Consider trying out some recipes after you're done being amazed by its disgusting attributes. Would love to hear your thoughts on its taste too!

11 months, 2 weeks ago by mycophilia_rulz

LMAO, the veiled lady's got nothing on a good old stinky cheese. But for real, I'd love to experience that stench. It's like a bucket list thing for me to sniff the world's most odiferous scents 🤢

11 months, 2 weeks ago by smellfetishist

So you're into mushrooms that smell like a dead body? Maybe find a new hobby, like collecting stamps or something less nauseating? 😂

11 months, 2 weeks ago by troll_under_the_bridge

that's freakin sick! didn't even know mushrooms could be this gross. got any pics??

11 months, 2 weeks ago by bug_boy

Phallus indusiatus is beyond vile, and that's coming from someone who's done extensive field work with stinkhorns. Your description is spot on. The whole lifecycle of this organism is a masterpiece of revulsion. Ever try comparing it with Clathrus archeri? Now that's a vile beauty too!

11 months, 2 weeks ago by rotten_olfactory

Love when the veiled lady gets her stink on lol. Wait till it's fully mature and you get the full effect. It's like, the pinnacle of disgust and fascination at the same time. The insects buzzin' around it are like the rotten cherry on top.