Plant Profile: Mutinus elegans

Names

Dog Stinkhorn, Elegant Stinkhorn, Headless Stinkhorn

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Genus:Mutinus

Species:elegans

Family:Phallaceae

The elegant stinkhorn is a type of fungus known for its unpleasant smell.

Mutinus elegans Feature Summary

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Mutinus elegans Feature Summary

Leaves
Stem

Mutinus elegans Image Gallery

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Photo of Mutinus elegans - Mushroom taken out (Wake County, NC):Cathy Dewitt

Mutinus elegans Leaves

Mutinus elegans: Hairs Present

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Yes

Mutinus elegans Stem

Mutinus elegans: Stem Is Aromatic

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Yes