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Xylaria polymorpha
It is a saprobic fungus. It usually grows from the bases of rotting or injured tree stumps and decaying wood. Its common name comes from the fact because it does look like a dead mans fingers.
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Found on a organised fungus foray at the wynnstay estate near ruabon
Spotted on Oct 20, 2013
Submitted on Feb 23, 2014
2 Comments
Yes gruesome looking!
Very spooky :)