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Penis-Shaped Mushroom Named After Frog Expert

Posted by samzenpus on from the what-an-honor dept.

GeekFreak writes "According to Scientific American, In the upcoming issue of the journal Mycologia, scientists describe a new species of stinkhorn fungus from Africa, which they christened Phallus drewesii in honor of their expedition leader. 'I am utterly delighted,' Drewes told the San Jose Mercury News, 'The funny thing is that it is the second smallest known mushroom in this genus and it grows sideways, almost limp.'"

5 comments

  1. first post 8========D by Anonymous Coward · · Score: 0

    I want to grow some of these in my yard... should I mix some ExtenZe in with the fertilizer?

    1. Re:first post 8========D by Anonymous Coward · · Score: 0

      Trying to get first post in idle is like competing in Special Olympics. Win or lose, you are still retarded.

  2. Re:What? by dmbasso · · Score: 1

    yes

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  3. Wait... by BiggoronSword · · Score: 1

    Aren't all mushrooms "Penis-shaped"?

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