Dead-man's-fingers (Noun)
Meaning
The fruiting bodies of the fungi of the genus Xylaria.
Classification
Nouns denoting plants.
Examples
- The rare and peculiar fungus known as dead-man's-fingers can be found growing on decaying wood in damp forests.
- In autumn, the forest floor was littered with dead-man's-fingers, their dark, finger-like projections rising from the undergrowth.
- The distinctive appearance of dead-man's-fingers made them a popular subject for nature photographers and enthusiasts.
- After heavy rainfall, the dead-man's-fingers began to push through the leaf litter, adding an otherworldly element to the forest landscape.
- In the dimly lit forest, the dead-man's-fingers stood out against the surrounding foliage, their unusual shape and colouration making them almost impossible to miss.