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Dead Man's Fingers

Xylaria polymorpha

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.

1 Species ID Suggestions

dead man's finger
xylaria polymorpha


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1 Comment

Christine Y.
Christine Y. 6 years ago

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?

Christine Y.
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Christine Y.

Connecticut, USA

Spotted on Sep 2, 2017
Submitted on Sep 3, 2017

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