''Mutinus'' is a
genus of
fungi in the family
Phallaceae. The genus was first described by
Elias Magnus Fries
Elias Magnus Fries (15 August 1794 – 8 February 1878) was a Swedish mycologist and botanist.
Career
Fries was born at Femsjö (Hylte Municipality), Småland, the son of the pastor there. He attended school in Växjö.
He acquired ...
in 1849. According to the ''Dictionary of the Fungi'' (10th edition, 2008), the widespread genus contains 12 species.
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Species
Etymology
The genus name ''Mutinus'' was a phallic deity, Mutunus
In ancient Roman religion, Mutunus Tutunus or Mutinus Titinus was a phallic marriage deity, in some respects equated with Priapus. His shrine was located on the Velian Hill, supposedly since the founding of Rome, until the 1st century BC.
Durin ...
, one of the Roman '' di indigetes'' placated by Roman brides.[
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References
External links
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Phallales
Agaricomycetes genera
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