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Pam Moore wrote:

On Mon, 01 Nov 2010 22:04:01 GMT, wrote:

Hi,
I have been lurking in this group for about six months but have
not been able to offer any gardening advice I'm afraid but I have
learnt a lot and enjoy reading the group anyway.

I have a query on identifying the following mushroom type via the
photo, it has unfortunately fallen over as you can see the green
head or cap on the ground in the photo image.

http://stephen.hull.mediacave.co.uk/example/mroom1.jpg
http://stephen.hull.mediacave.co.uk/example/mroom2.jpg

The mushroom? was standing tall last night but this morning it
appeared to be damaged or perhaps eaten. It smells very strongly
of honey but not sure if this particular mushroom will or can
effect other plants trees etc, any help gratefully received.

Regards,

Stephen.

Was it giving off an awful smell? It looks like what is commonly
called "stinkhorn"! Others will give you its proper name.

Pam in Bristol

Yes it does give off a horrid smell and there is a sticky
substance at the base that smells a bit like honey.

Stephen.

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