Dead Moll's Fingers (Xylaria longipes)

Dead Moll's Fingers, a reference photo — Photo: Holger Krisp · CC BY 3.0 (licence)

Xylaria longipes, commonly known as dead moll's fingers, is a species of fungus in the family Xylariaceae.

Is it poisonous?

We have no record of Dead Moll's Fingers being toxic, poisonous or venomous. That is not proof that it is safe. Never eat, touch or handle a wild plant, mushroom or animal on the strength of an identification; ask someone qualified.

Easily confused with

Xylaria ellisii
Xylaria corniformis
Xylaria castorea
Xylaria polymorpha

Classification

Kingdom: Fungi
Phylum: Ascomycota
Class: Sordariomycetes
Order: Xylariales
Family: Xylariaceae
Genus: Xylaria
Species: Xylaria longipes

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