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Hypoxylon fragiforme
These are saprophytic fungi growing on dead beech branches, collected on forest floor. The fruitbodies are small and round, about 5-7mm in diameter (for size, see pic N°3, comparing them to the tip of a knife). On the surface, they seem to be covered by brick red or rusty-brown dusty matter. Perithecia are localised just under the surface , and the interior flesh is hard and black (pic N° 4 present a freshly made cut).
Found on dead braches laying on forest floor, lowland (protected) forest in Geneva lake valley. The forest in question is deciduous, and mainly oak and some beech.
Spotted on Jan 6, 2022
Submitted on Jan 9, 2022
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