07/06/2021 Xylaria polymorpha, Dead Man's Fingers Pottering about my little suburban back garden (in Dublin, Republic of Ireland) which is almost entirely paved, aside from two raised beds at either side, my eye caught sight of a grey undulating clump, sticking out between the chickweed and dry soil. I pondered for a moment whether I… Continue reading Xylaria polymorpha, Dead Man’s Fingers, Dublin
Xylaria hypoxylon, Rathfriland, Northern Ireland, 2nd December 2017 This little cluster of Xylaria hypoxylon, standing between 4 - 6cm high, nestled between the undergrowth amidst blades of green grass, brown dried grass and creeping buttercups, is one of my favourite finds. Standing proud with it's distinct features, these figures poetically appeared when I was throwing… Continue reading Xylaria hypoxylon, Candlesnuff Fungus, Northern Ireland
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