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Carbon Antlers, Xylaria hypoxylon One of the most black and white fungus that I have ever seen. Canada,Candlesnuff fungus,Fall,Geotagged,Xylaria hypoxylon Click/tap to enlarge Country intro

Carbon Antlers, Xylaria hypoxylon

One of the most black and white fungus that I have ever seen.

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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 gary fast
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Uploaded Oct 27, 2018. Captured Oct 27, 2018 10:09 in Carrington Bay Rd, Whaletown, BC V0P 1Z0, Canada.
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  • E-M5MarkII
  • f/20.0
  • 1/250s
  • ISO1000
  • 60mm
Captured in the fall. More fall photos.