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, or the stag's horn fungus.
From Wikipedia, under CC BY-SA 4.0.
Is it poisonous?
We have no record of Candlesnuff Fungus 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
Classification
- Kingdom
- Fungi
- Phylum
- Ascomycota
- Class
- Sordariomycetes
- Order
- Xylariales
- Family
- Xylariaceae
- Genus
- Xylaria
- Species
- Xylaria hypoxylon
Found one? Take a photo and B.inomen will suggest what it is, free.
Check your photo