Beech Woodwart     New
Taken at Lochwinnoch on 23rd October 2022  using Panasonic Lumix TZ70
in macro mode.
Fact File

Beech Woodwart.
Species:
Order:
Family:
A.K.A.
Hypoxylon fragiforme.
Xylariales.
Hypoxylaceae.
Habitat:
Size:
Season
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Edibility:

On fallen branches and rotting stumps of broad-leaf trees, mainly Beeches.
2 to 9mm in diameter and 2-7mm in height.
All year but more prominent in Autumn - Winter.
Not Applicable.

When picking any fungus for consumption, caution should be exercised at all times.