Xylaria polymorpha

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Xylaria polymorpha
Fungus Host: Hardwood
Seasonal Growth: Annual
Shape and Texture: Black and brittle
Fruiting Location #1: Ground-root
Fruiting Location #2: Buttress roots or base-butt
Hymenium: Smooth
Thickness: Moderate 1/2 to 2 inches
Stem: Absent, Present
Urban Commonality Rating: Common
Common Hosts #1: Maple
Common Hosts #2: Beech

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