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DEAD-MEN'S-FINGERS

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There is 1 meaning of the phrase Dead-Men's-Fingers.

Dead-Men's-Fingers - as a noun

The fruiting bodies of the fungi of the genus xylaria

Synonyms (Exact Relations)
dead-man's-fingersxylaria polymorpha

Example Sentences

"The dead-men's-fingers fungus gets its name from its finger-like appearance and pale coloration."
"During our nature hike, we stumbled upon a patch of dead-men's-fingers growing on a fallen log."
"I read an interesting article about the ecological importance of dead-men's-fingers in the decomposition process."
"The dead-men's-fingers fungus is commonly found in North America and Europe."
"The scientific name for dead-men's-fingers is Xylaria polymorpha."
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