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Dead Man's Fingers

Xylaria polymorpha

Photo by Christine Y.
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Field Notes

Description:

Tough, black fruiting bodies that were covered in whitish dust of conidia. Sizes ranged from approximately 1-3cm tall.

Habitat:

Growing on the ground in rotting wood in a mostly deciduous forest.

Reference Links:

Xylaria polymorpha - Wikipedia

Species ID Suggestions

dead man's finger

xylaria polymorpha
JaniekevanDijk
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Comments (1)
Christine Y.
When I first saw them, I assumed they were Dead Man's Fingers. But, after looking at my field guide, I wondered if they might be earth tongues (Trichoglossum or Geoglossum). Does anyone have any insight?

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PublishedSeptember 3, 2017

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