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Dead Mans Fingers

Xylaria polymorpha

Photo by Addy
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Field Notes

Description:

Tiny white fungi growing out of the side of a decomposing log.

Reference Links:

http://botit.botany.wisc.edu/toms_fungi/apr2000.html

Species ID Suggestions

Deadman's Fingers

Xylaria polymorpha

Reference Link
JC_Forester
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Comments (1)
JC_Forester
This species is often black but go through a stage where they are covered with white spores, called the "candlensnuff" stage.

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Mushroom Mapping
Photographed
PublishedJuly 9, 2013

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