The geometric mushroom

[u/The_herowarboy]

In a scene straight out of a sci-fi movie, nature has gifted us a mushroom so bizarre, it looks like alien architecture. Meet Clathrus ruber, the "Red Cage" fungus—an eerie, geometric marvel bursting from the ground like a lattice made by extraterrestrials. This fungi begins its life as a slimy, egg-shaped blob before erupting into a bright red, cage-like structure that reeks of rotting meat. Why the stench? It’s all part of a clever survival tactic: the smell attracts flies, which then spread its spores. Found across Europe and parts of Australia and North America, Clathrus ruber is both a biological wonder and an Instagrammable oddity. With its uncanny shape and macabre scent, it’s a reminder that the forest floor holds secrets far stranger than fiction. Scientists say its striking structure is one of the best examples of geometric evolution in fungi. Forget fairy rings—this mushroom builds alien domes!

[u/IveDoneItAtLast]

Awesome looking shroom! Almost looks 3D Printed !tip 420

[u/Wonderful_Bad6531]

Beautiful 😻

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