Xylaria hypoxylon on tree, Finca Heimatlos, Ecuador

Note that when you zoom in, the stem of the fungi are yellow, not white.

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Christine Young

Lion

Love it! Xylaria sp.? Posted 3 years ago
1. Christine Young
  
  Lion
  
  Xylaria hypoxylon? Posted 3 years ago
2. 1. Ferdy Christant
    
    Lion
    
    That looks like a serious candidate, and it does occur in Ecuador. It looks very variable, making it hard for me to be sure. Will ID as tentative for now, thanks so much! Posted 3 years ago
  2. 1. Christine Young
      
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      You're welcome. Posted 3 years ago

The Candlesnuff fungus

"Xylaria hypoxylon" is an inedible species of fungus in the genus "Xylaria". The fruit bodies, characterized by erect, elongated black branches with whitened tips, typically grow in clusters on decaying hardwood. The fungus can cause a root rot in hawthorn and gooseberry plants.

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Similar species: Xylariales

Species identified by Ferdy Christant