Mutinus Explained

Mutinus is a genus of fungi in the family Phallaceae. The genus was first described by Elias Magnus Fries in 1849. According to the Dictionary of the Fungi (10th edition, 2008), the widespread genus contains 12 species.

Etymology

The genus name Mutinus was a phallic deity, Mutunus, one of the Roman di indigetes placated by Roman brides.

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Notes and References

  1. Web site: Species Fungorum - Mutinus . 2022-07-10 . www.speciesfungorum.org.