 Photo ©
George Simpson
5 February 2010 Shibdon Pond |
Size: Grows to 30mms tall.
Distribution: Found throughout the UK - In Gateshead has been seen at many sites in the Derwent valley as well as Shibdon Pond, Westfield Pasture and Long Acre Woods.
Months seen: All year, but especially in autumn and winter.
Habitat: Grows on dead deciduous wood, especially beech.
Notes: This is quite a strong and rubbery fungus. You can actually bend it without breaking it. It is black at the base, grey in the middle and white at the tips. Just like a snuffed candle wick - hence the name.
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