Moldy Cramp Balls - Daldinia childiae

Irregularly shaped fungus. Fruit bodies were reddish brown, powdery, and covered in mold. The inside was wet and black with concentric, solid zones and felt similar to charcoal.

Habitat: Spotted on rotting wood in a deciduous forest.

Fun fact: The common name "cramp ball" refers to the old folk belief that carrying one around in your armpit would cure cramps!