Discovering Devil's Finger Mushroom: A Bizarre Mushroom from Australia
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12/11/2025 12:32:00
Devil's finger mushroom stands out with its bloody hand shape, characteristic foul smell, fast growth and attracts attention in the world of bizarre photography.
Originating from Australia. Devil's finger mushrooms are native to Australia and New Zealand, but spread to Europe in the 20th century. Photo: Pinterest.
Shaped like monster tentacles. When mature, the mushroom opens four to eight bright red “fingers”, which look like bloody hands, reaching up from the ground. Photo: Pinterest.
The distinctive stench attracts flies. Mushrooms emit a rotting smell to attract flies, helping to spread spores. Photo: Pinterest.
Belongs to the family of strange “cage” mushrooms. They belong to a special family of mushrooms, which have a spherical shape when not spreading their “tentacles”. Photo: Pinterest.
Grows extremely fast. In just a few hours, the mushroom can grow from a small egg into a complete “devil’s finger” shape. Photo: Pinterest.
Although it is not poisonous, no one dares to eat it. Although it is not poisonous, the foul smell makes people stay away from this mushroom. Photo: Pinterest.
Becoming a favorite subject of nature photographers. The surreal appearance of devil's finger mushrooms makes them a common feature in collections of bizarre and mystical photos. Photo: Pinterest.
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