Stag’s Horn Fungus You can see why they named this small fungus so. It has a delightful Latin name Xylaria hypoxylon. It is also named Candlesnuff Fungus as it generally blackens. Share this:TwitterFacebookLike this:Like Loading... 11/20 by Peter Hillman Categories: FungiTags: Fungi, Nature, Nature Photography, south staffordshire wildlife, Stag’s Horn Fungus Xylaria hypoxylon 47 Comments