The immature egg-forms of Mutinus elegans are edible, but "not recommended". One field guides notes that the eggs of the stinkhorn fungi "taste like the seasonings that are added to them." The fetid odor of mature specimens would probably be repellent to most, although they are not considered poisonous.

Is Mutinus elegans poisonous to dogs?

Although they are not known to be seriously poisonous, these are definitely not delectable fungi. Several people have reported their dogs being very sick after eating mature Dog Stinkhorns, and so it's most likely that any person eating mature specimens would suffer a similar fate.

How do I get rid of Mutinus elegans?

If you have stinkhorns on your property, you can kill them by uprooting the mushrooms or killing them with bleach or lime. However, before attempting to kill the mushrooms, consider that it may be smarter and easier to leave the fungi alone. The stinkhorns are not poisonous, and they are nearly impossible to kill.