Dead Man's Fingers, Xylaria polymorpha
I was having a wander through a local woods when I noticed this very odd looking fungi nestled in a dark corner. It is known as Dead Man’s Fingers, Xylaria polymorpha. It grows near the base of a dead stump on the wood just beneath the ground. I suppose with a little imagination, it might resemble the fingers of a dead man, but I tend to think it looks more like something my cat might leave behind.
If you would like to be informed of future Nature posts, Click Here.
I like your fungi. I have never seen anything like it before. I video tape fungi, lichen, and other slimy things, besides birds and wildlife.
Old Duffer
http://oldduffersnaturecinema.blogspot.com
Comment by Old Duffer — September 2, 2009 @ 6:01 pm
Thanks very much.
Your website looks great. I have been getting into videos as well, great fun, even if I don’t get to star bears in my backyard.
..Harold
Comment by Harold — September 3, 2009 @ 11:02 pm