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Xylaria hypoxylon (candlesnuff fungus)

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  1. View Ferdy Christant's profile
    Ferdy Christant
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    Awesome! Posted 2 years ago
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    Christine Young
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    Stunning fungus! Posted 2 years ago

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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 Alfred Chong
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By Alfred Chong

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Uploaded Dec 28, 2022. Captured Dec 26, 2022 10:32 in 4JXP+PR Kuala Lumpur, Federal Territory of Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia.
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  • SM-G985F
  • f/1.8
  • 1/50s
  • ISO200
  • 5.4mm
Captured in the winter. More winter photos.