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The Lantern Stinkhorn is mushroom generally found in disturbed areas where the soil is hard packed and/or shallow but contains adequate organic matter for growth of the fruit/mushroom itself. The one in the photo was growing in soil with shallow fig roots over which thick sheet mulching had been applied the year before.
These tall mushrooms are strange looking and are harmless enough to your gardens. But don’t eat them! Never eat wild mushrooms unless a professional mycologist has told you it is safe or you have years experience working with our fungal friends.
If you want to grow edible mushrooms check out Paul Stamets website, Fungi Perfecti, for some of the best info on the web. Locally check out Mushroom Adventures in Marysville, northern California.
UPDATE: An article about Mushroom kits mentions Mushroom Adventures! Wall Street Journal, January 26, 2011 The Science Project You Can Eat By Anne Marie Chaker
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