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, Mutinus Mutunus, one of the Roman di indigetes placated by Roman brides... Found on http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Mutinus
(from the article `stinkhorn`) ...tissue (gleba) can erupt from an underground `egg` and burst open within an hour, becoming slimy and fetid at maturity. Genera widespread in the ... Found on http://www.britannica.com/eb/a-z/m/145