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Weird Plant in South Carolina #295286

Asked January 01, 2016, 4:47 PM EST

Me and my dad found this in our field Friday January 1st and don't know what this plant is.

Lexington County South Carolina

Expert Response

This looks like Stinkhorn Fungus (Clathrus ruber). And stink it does, like rotten meat on a hot day.!

Alice Slusher Replied January 01, 2016, 8:32 PM EST

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Weird Plant in South Carolina #295286

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