Xylaria hypoxylon
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Xylaria hypoxylon is a species of bioluminescent fungus in the family Xylariaceae. It is known by a variety of common names, such as the candlestick fungus, the candlesnuff fungus, carbon antlers,[1] or the stag's horn fungus.[2] The fruit bodies, characterized by erect, elongated black branches with whitened tips, typically grow in clusters on decaying hardwood. The fungus can cause a root rot in hawthorn and gooseberry plants.[3]
Quick Facts Xylaria hypoxylon, Scientific classification ...
Xylaria hypoxylon | |
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Scientific classification | |
Domain: | Eukaryota |
Kingdom: | Fungi |
Division: | Ascomycota |
Class: | Sordariomycetes |
Order: | Xylariales |
Family: | Xylariaceae |
Genus: | Xylaria |
Species: | X. hypoxylon |
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Xylaria hypoxylon | |
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Quick Facts Mycological characteristics ...
No distinct cap | |
Hymenium attachment is not applicable | |
Lacks a stipe | |
Spore print is black to white | |
Edibility is inedible |
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