Mutinus (Noun)
Meaning
A genus of fungi belonging to the family Phallaceae.
Classification
Nouns denoting plants.
Examples
- Mutinus elegans is a species of fungus that can be found in various parts of the world, including North America and Europe.
- The Mutinus genus of fungi is characterized by its unique club-shaped or finger-shaped fruiting bodies.
- Mutinus caninus is a type of fungus that is commonly known as the dog stinkhorn due to its strong odor that smells like rotting flesh.
- Some species of Mutinus are edible, but they are not widely consumed due to their unpleasant odor and slimy texture.
- The Mutinus genus includes approximately 15 species of fungi, many of which are still undescribed and awaiting further research.