More Fungi for Erisian

[sallyanne]

"dead mans finger/toes fungi"

Xylaria polymorpha
Fungus

Description
Xylaria polymorpha, commonly known as dead man's fingers, is a saprobic fungus. It is a common inhabitant of forest and woodland areas, usually growing from the bases of rotting or injured tree stumps and decaying wood. Wikipedia
Scientific name: Xylaria polymorpha
Higher classification: Xylaria
Division: Ascomycota
Order: Xylariales
Rank: Species
Class: Sordariomycetes

[Erisian]

I dreaded looking at this but I decided to be brave because you mentioned me in the thread title. When I first saw it, I thought it was a Troll's toes. I hope I never see it in real life!

[sallyanne]

lol me either. Says it likes wooded areas

[lylejk]

Never heard of this, Sallyanne; damn does look like ugly toes. lolol