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Candlestick fungus

Xylaria hypoxylon

Photo by Brian38
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Field Notes

Description:

Ranging from 1 to 6 cm long white spindles.

Habitat:

Spotted growing on the end of a rotting log in a wooded area.

Reference Links:

Xylaria hypoxylon - Wikipedia

Species ID Suggestions

Candlesnuff Fungus

Xylaria hypoxylon

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Machi
You're welcome! Nice find!

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PublishedNovember 28, 2017

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