Candle Snuff Fungus (Xylaria hypoxylon)
The tiny Candle Snuff Fungus (Xylaria hypoxylon) is only about 5cm (2in) tall. Also known as Stags Horn Fungus, it is usually found on dead wood in Autumn. It is quite a strong and rubbery fungus, just like a snuffed candle wick - hence the name.
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Savernake Forest, Wiltshire, UK
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Clive Rathband FRPS FPSSA EFIAP
Candle Snuff Fungus (Xylaria hypoxylon)
The tiny Candle Snuff Fungus (Xylaria hypoxylon) is only about 5cm (2in) tall. Also known as Stags Horn Fungus, it is usually found on dead wood in Autumn. It is quite a strong and rubbery fungus, just like a snuffed candle wick - hence the name.
© 2011 All Rights Reserved
© 2011 All Rights Reserved
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Date:
Location:
Savernake Forest, Wiltshire, UK
Photographer:
Clive Rathband FRPS FPSSA EFIAP
Candle Snuff Fungus (Xylaria hypoxylon)
The tiny Candle Snuff Fungus (Xylaria hypoxylon) is only about 5cm (2in) tall. Also known as Stags Horn Fungus, it is usually found on dead wood in Autumn. It is quite a strong and rubbery fungus, just like a snuffed candle wick - hence the name.
© 2011 All Rights Reserved
© 2011 All Rights Reserved
Ref:
Date:
Location:
Savernake Forest, Wiltshire, UK
Photographer:
Clive Rathband FRPS FPSSA EFIAP