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devil's dipstick

Mutinus elegans

Taxonomy

Kingdom: Fungi ›Phylum: Basidiomycota ›Class: Agaricomycetes ›Order: Phallales ›Family: Phallaceae ›Genus: Mutinus

About

Mutinus elegans, commonly known as the elegant stinkhorn, the dog stinkhorn, the headless stinkhorn, or the devil's dipstick, is a species of fungus in the Phallaceae family. A saprobic species, it is typically found growing on the ground singly or in small groups on woody debris or leaf litter, during summer and autumn in Japan, Europe, and eastern North America. The fruit body begins its development in an "egg" form, resembling somewhat a puffball partially submerged...

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the scientific name of devil's dipstick?
The scientific name of devil's dipstick is Mutinus elegans.
What kingdom does devil's dipstick belong to?
devil's dipstick belongs to the kingdom Fungi.
What phylum does devil's dipstick belong to?
devil's dipstick belongs to the phylum Basidiomycota.
What class does devil's dipstick belong to?
devil's dipstick belongs to the class Agaricomycetes.
What order does devil's dipstick belong to?
devil's dipstick belongs to the order Phallales.
What family does devil's dipstick belong to?
devil's dipstick belongs to the family Phallaceae.
What genus does devil's dipstick belong to?
devil's dipstick belongs to the genus Mutinus.