Stepping into the garden to find a cluster of black, shriveled, finger-like growths poking through the mulch can be unsettling.
However, despite the spooky appearance and ominous name, the garden isn’t haunted.
The discovery is actually **Dead Man’s Fingers** (*Xylaria polymorpha*), a fascinating woodland fungus. While it looks alarming, it is completely harmless to living plants and actually plays a beneficial role in breaking down organic matter to keep the garden healthy.
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