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Dead Man's Fingers

Xylaria polymorpha

Description:

This fungus is growing around a decomposing stump in my back yard. It has a distinctive dark stem with white tips.

Habitat:

Near rotting wood, temperate areas.

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1 Comment

CandiceB
CandiceB 11 years ago

Awesome name

muskopf1
Spotted by
muskopf1

Illinois, USA

Spotted on Apr 26, 2012
Submitted on May 1, 2012

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