1,400 observationsCritically Endangered
dog stinkhorn
Mutinus caninus
Taxonomy
Kingdom: Fungi ›Phylum: Basidiomycota ›Class: Agaricomycetes ›Order: Phallales ›Family: Phallaceae ›Genus: Mutinus
About
Mutinus caninus, commonly known as the dog stinkhorn, is a small thin, phallus-shaped woodland fungus, with a dark tip. It is often found growing in small groups on wood debris, or in leaf litter, during summer and autumn in Europe, Asia, and eastern North America. It is not generally considered edible, although there are reports of the immature 'eggs' being consumed.
Frequently Asked Questions
- The scientific name of dog stinkhorn is Mutinus caninus.
- The dog stinkhorn has a conservation status of Critically Endangered.
- dog stinkhorn belongs to the kingdom Fungi.
- dog stinkhorn belongs to the phylum Basidiomycota.
- dog stinkhorn belongs to the class Agaricomycetes.
- dog stinkhorn belongs to the order Phallales.
- dog stinkhorn belongs to the family Phallaceae.
- dog stinkhorn belongs to the genus Mutinus.