We hiked the Klein Lake trail this morning and on our way back down, I saw this piece of alder on the ground, amost hidden in fallen leaves. There’s a veritable forest of tiny fungii growing on it! I’ve never seen fungus like this.
I think it’s Xylaria hypoxylon, the candlesnuff, or candlestick, fungus. So tiny, and kind of beautiful, and eerie in its colouring. How many other things do I miss by not looking down when I walk? I’m going to start paying more attention.
...Theresa Kishkan 