22 August 2011

The stench of decaying flesh

Yesterday I found a beautiful mushroom in our garden - commonly known as Octopus Stinkhorn. Whereas some sources say it's poisonous, some say it isn't, it just smells and (would taste) like carrion. Over night it has disappeared.
Der Tintenfischpilz riecht übelerregend nach verrottendem Fleisch. Über Nacht muss irgendein Tier ihn vollkommen gefressen haben.
Un hongo que encontré ayer en el jardín: Clathrus archeri (o "hongo de la sepia" en alemán). Huele terriblemente a carroña.