noun
- a type of fungus that produces a foul smell to attract flies for spore dispersal
Usage: mycology
Examples
- The stinkhorn mushroom emitted a terrible odor that could be smelled from several feet away.
- Flies were attracted to the stinkhorn’s putrid scent.
- We found a mature stinkhorn growing near the rotting log.
- The distinctive smell of the stinkhorn helps identify this fungus species.
- Stinkhorns are often found in wooded areas with rich, decaying organic matter.
- The gardener was surprised to discover a stinkhorn had sprouted overnight in the mulch.