Stinkhorn Mushroom in Mulch: Orange, Spongy, Foul-Smelling

A user found a strange orange plant in front yard mulch: looks like a leafless carrot, soft and spongy, brown wet tip. No photo.

Expert Answer: Sounds like a stinkhorn mushroom. Common fungus appearing rapidly in flower beds. Wet top produces spores; becomes foul-smelling, attracting flies to spread spores. Edible if you can tolerate smell. Provides Flickr photo link.