Dead Man's Fingers
Xylaria polymorpha
Safety assessment
Inedible
Based on reviewed safety sources.
Dead mans fingers forms black, finger-like clubs growing out of stumps and buried wood. It is not edible, but is easily recognised by its shape.
Identification
- Forms black, finger-like clubs, often several together.
- Grows on stumps and buried broadleaf wood; surface greyish at first.
Baltic distribution
- Latvia
- 0
- Lithuania
- 45
- Estonia
- 92
- Global
- 29760
Occurrence records in GBIF — not a claim that the species is absent elsewhere.
Safety first. This information is an educational reference, not a confirmation of an edible mushroom. Identifying fungi is difficult and mistakes can be dangerous. Never eat a mushroom unless you are completely certain of its identity, and consult a certified mycologist.
