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Fungi #869045

Asked May 18, 2024, 5:48 PM EDT

What is this interesting growth found at the bottom of my Cloud nine dogwood tree.

Thank you

Wayne County Michigan

Expert Response

Hello, thank you for using Michigan State University Extension Ask Extension with your fungus id question.  I belive what we have here is Xylaria pylymorpha or Dead Man's Fingers.  It is not up fully yet but a cool shroom.

https://www.first-nature.com/fungi/xylaria-polymorpha.php
Beth Clawson MSU Extension Educator Natural Resources/Water Quality clawsonb@msu.edu Replied May 20, 2024, 10:27 AM EDT

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