When mature, the cap becomes sticky with a slimy green coating, which attracts flies that disperse its spores, and a distinct, "netted" universal veil.

[4] Immature fruit bodies are roughly spherical, whitish to pink in color, and have thick rhizomorphs at the base.

Fully grown and matured, the fruit body is cylindrical and up to 20 centimetres (8 inches) tall, with the stalk accounting for 8–15 cm (3–6 in) of its height.

[6] A saprobic species, the fruit bodies of Phallus duplicatus grow singly or in small groups on the ground in woods, gardens, and landscaped areas.

The smelly gleba coating the cap attracts flies and other insects, which consume it and help to disperse the spores.