Bamboo Bridal Veil Stinkhorn
Phallus indusiatus
Family: Phallaceae
Also called: Bamboo Pith, Long Net Stinkhorn, Veiled Lady, Zhusun, 竹荪
Overview
Stinkhorn with a spectacular white lace skirt hanging from beneath the cap. Subtropical and tropical bamboo groves and rich gardens across southern China, SE Asia, and Africa. The dried, pith-like stem (no cap, no skirt — both cleaned off) is a luxury soup ingredient in Cantonese cuisine. Pick at the egg stage, peel, and dry promptly.
Season
Jun–Sep — typical fruiting months: May, Jun, Jul, Aug, Sep.
Host trees & substrate
- Bamboo grove litter
- Rich garden compost
Where it grows
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