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Dead Man's Fingers

Xylaria polymorpha

Photo by RexFantastic
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Field Notes

Description:

A few centimeters long, found growing surrounding a stump.

Habitat:

A strongly arboreal cemetery in northeast Grand Rapids.

Notes:

Blue when young in spring, they quickly turn black with the summer.

Reference Links:

Deadman's Fingers (Xylaria polymorpha) - Information on Deadman's Fingers, Xylaria polymorpha, Xylaria polymorpha (MushroomExpert.Com)

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