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Xylaria hypoxylon  (candlesnuff fungus)

Photo of Xylaria hypoxylon by Donald L'Heureux
© Donald L'Heureux (Photo ID #85510)

Photographer's Submitted Details

Photo Location Port Alberni, BC Photographer Donald L'Heureux
Habitat moist coniferous forest  
Photo Date November 02, 2019 Upload Date November 08, 2019
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UTM Northing Photo ID # 85510
Notes It looks like a Clavulina spp. that has been parasitized by Helminthosphaeria clavarium. It was photographed on a dead log (possibly deciduous - alder or maple). The larger fungus is between 2 - 3 cm.

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