Devil's Fingers

Clathrus archeri

Description: Clathrus archeri, known as the octopus stinkhorn or devil’s fingers, is a bizarre red fungus that bursts from an egg-like sac into long tentacle-like arms coated in foul-smelling spore slime. Native to the Southern Hemisphere but now found globally, it’s one of the most visually arresting fungi in the world.

Location: Native to Australia and Tasmania, but has spread to Europe and North America

Edibility: Not Edible ☠️