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Xylaria

Xylaria sp.

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Field Notes

Description:

Xylaria is a genus of ascomycetous fungi commonly found growing on dead wood. They are club-like decomposers of wood or plant debris that become black and hard by maturity, reminiscent of carbon or charcoal.

Habitat:

Deep in the Selva Negra cloud forest in the Matagalpa Highlands.

Reference Links:

Xylaria, The Genus Xylaria (MushroomExpert.Com)

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