Can anyone identify the plant/stalk at . . .?

Question

. . . http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3220/2708048930_acb7c75e0f_b.jpg

It's about 8" long and just recently appeared in the middle of other shrubbery. Lots of grubs etc crawling all over it.

Thanks.

Answer 1

It's a stinkhorn.  There's lots of good websites about them.

http://www.mushroomexpert.com/phallaceae...

Answer 2

looks like a poisonous mushroom so dont eat it.

Answer 3

looks like some sort of fungi in the mushroom family..I wouldnt eat it though..

Answer 4

It's a fungus, I have seen them in several gardens in Australia & also in my sister-in-laws lawn.

Answer 5

There amidst your nandina and what appear to be vinca is a mushroom or toadstool. This would indicate your bed is very well watered and staying consistently moist. It's harmless to your other plants, but don't eat it. But I doubt you need to be told that. =)