
"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.
Similar species: Xylariales
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Uploaded Oct 20, 2014. Captured Oct 19, 2014 17:31 in National Forest Develop Road 3745 Road, Washington, USA.