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Macrotyphula juncea

Macrotyphula juncea is prevalent in the Midwest, Northeast and West Coast.

This collection of Macrotyphula juncea was found in October. Gregarious. Hundreds growing in mixed woods along two sides of a trail. Up to 10cm tall and only 2-3mm wide. Stem base has white, thread-like rhizomorphs. Grows from leaf litter and woody debris on the forest floor. There are several former names/synonyms including Clavaria juncea, Clavariadelphus junceus, and Typhula juncea. Taxonomy of this fungus is still a little fuzzy; see link to MushroomExpert.Com below.