Dead-men's-fingers (Noun)
Meaning
The fruiting bodies of the fungi of the genus Xylaria.
Classification
Nouns denoting plants.
Examples
- The hikers stumbled upon a cluster of dead-men's-fingers growing out of the decaying log in the forest.
- Dead-men's-fingers are a type of fungus that can be found in damp, humid environments, particularly in tropical regions.
- The mycologist carefully collected a sample of the dead-men's-fingers to study its unique characteristics.
- The eerie appearance of the dead-men's-fingers, with their long, finger-like projections, added to the mystique of the abandoned, overgrown garden.
- In some cultures, dead-men's-fingers are believed to have medicinal properties and are used in traditional remedies.