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Questions and Answers: 2016

Question: Hi I found something that appears to be stinkhorn - is that native to our area (bucksport me)? At first …

  • Question

    Hi I found something that appears to be stinkhorn - is that native to our area (bucksport me)? At first I thought a seagull dropped a piece of fish or something near my garden - now I see them growing. Diane

    Answer

    Dear dscheier, yes, stinkhorns (order Phallales) are native to the northeast, including Maine. Some species can be quite elaborate in their structure. While native here, I only see them occasionally. Best wishes.