I Was Digging in the Forest When I Found Something Strange… My Friends Told Me to Step Away Immediately

Deep in damp forest environments, unusual dark fungal formations can resemble tangled roots or tiny nests. One species attracting interest is Xylaria nigripes, sometimes associated with the traditional name “O Ling ginseng.” Despite the nickname, it is a fungus, not a true ginseng plant.

Belonging to the genus Xylaria, this organism is part of a fascinating continue reading …