A photograph that shows red tentacles bursting from an egg-like sac. The tentacles have a tar-like substance stuck to them (and making strands across the gap between the tentacles. The base of the sac is mottled and opaque. The upper part - torn open by the tentacles - is translucent and delicate in appearance. The main subject is a Devil’s Fingers fungus (Clathrus archeri), also known as octopus stinkhorn, When the tentacles are fully formed, there will be five of them. The fungus is resting on the earth. The dark shapes of leaves and undergrowth is barely visible behind it.

The Devil’s Fingers fungus (Clathrus archeri), also known as octopus stinkhorn, emerging from its pod; 1 November 2025. New Forest, Hampshire (UK).

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A photograph that shows red tentacles bursting from an egg-like sac. The tentacles have a tar-like substance stuck to them (and making strands across the gap between the tentacles. The base of the sac is mottled and opaque. The upper part - torn open by the tentacles - is translucent and delicate in appearance. The main subject is a Devil’s Fingers fungus (Clathrus archeri), also known as octopus stinkhorn, When the tentacles are fully formed, there will be five of them. The fungus is resting on the earth. The dark shapes of leaves and undergrowth is barely visible behind it.

The Devil’s Fingers fungus (Clathrus archeri), also known as octopus stinkhorn, emerging from its pod; 1 November 2025. New Forest, Hampshire (UK).

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Clathrus archeri

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Clathrus archeri

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**"🍄👹This fascinating fungus begins its life inside a whitish 'egg.' As it matures, it dramatically bursts open, revealing 4-8 bright red, elongated arms that unfurl like the tentacles of an octopus. A truly otherworldly sight! 🌟"**

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Look what I found for the 1st time of my life yesterday, in a hospital park.

Clathrus archeri

It's a mushroom of Australian origin that came in Europe in the hay of horses present in the holds of sailing ships, a long time ago.
Crazy shroom!
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Fundort: Wienerwald, AT (6.7.2024)
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