Windsor County, Vermont
These are some of the life forms we can find in Hartland, Vermont and all of Windsor County.
Candlesnuff Fungus
Xylaria hypoxylon is an inedible species of fungus in the genus Xylaria. 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. The fruit bodies, characterized by erect, elongated black branches with whitened tips, typically grow in clusters on decaying ...more ↓
Dead Man's Fingers
Xylaria polymorpha, commonly known as dead man's fingers, is a plant pathogen. It is a common inhabitant of forest and woodland areas, usually growing from the bases of rotting or injured tree stumps and decaying wood. It has also been known to colonise substrates like woody legume pods, petioles, and herbaceous stems. It is characterized by its elongated upright, ...more ↓
