Dog stinkhorn
A species of Mutinus, Also known as Faeces carota Scientific name : Mutinus caninus Genus : Mutinus
Dog stinkhorn, A species of Mutinus
Also known as:
Faeces carota
Scientific name: Mutinus caninus
Genus: Mutinus
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Description
The fruitbody of the dog stinkhorn (Mutinus caninus) has a rather short life. It bursts from an egg-shaped vessel beneath forest litter or woodchip mulch, with a sticky, foul-smelling tip meant to attract carrion insects to carry its spores. Within a few days, the smelly substance, the spores, and then the entire fruitbody will disappear. This fungus is inedible and possibly poisonous to dogs.
Colors
Yellow
White
Orange
Habitat
The dog stinkhorn can be mostly found in coniferous woods, meadows, and various cultivated urban settings such as lawns, gardens, and flower beds. It occurs on the ground, near well-rotting wood and timber, feeding on decomposing organic matter.
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Toxicity
The dog stinkhorn can cause mild to moderate gastric upset when consumed. The most common issues include nausea, vomiting, stomach cramps, and diarrhea.
Habitat
The dog stinkhorn can be mostly found in coniferous woods, meadows, and various cultivated urban settings such as lawns, gardens, and flower beds. It occurs on the ground, near well-rotting wood and timber, feeding on decomposing organic matter.
Growth Form
Solitary, gregarious
Sporocarp Height
5 inches
Cap Diameter
0.5 inches
Endangered Species
No
Habit
Saprophytic
Substrate
On wood
Smell
Smell fly-attracting, not so strong
Spore Print
Dark olive
Species Status
Quite common
Distribution Area
North America,Europe,Central America,northern Asia,New Zealand
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Scientific Classification
Phylum
Club fungi Class
Mushroom-forming fungi Order
Stinkhorn allies Family
Stinkhorn mushrooms Genus
Mutinus Species
Dog stinkhorn 
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