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Dead Man's Fingers

Xylaria Polymorpha

Description:

Hard black fungi growing at the base of a dead elm tree.

Habitat:

Wooded areas in an area that sometimes floods. Low laying with rotting leaves around.

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1 Comment

cgzurawa
cgzurawa 12 years ago

Where in PA was this located?

scott5
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scott5

Pennsylvania

Spotted on Dec 15, 2011
Submitted on Dec 18, 2011

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