Xylaria sp. 

Dead Man's Fingers

Florida native

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These photos show one of the species of Xylaria, many of which are commonly known as dead man's fingers.
A wealth of information can be found at Xylariaphilia.

Xylaria sp. is a member of the Xylariaceae -  family.

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Date record last modified: Dec 27, 2023