The height of this fungus usually varies from 1 to 8 cm. Its flesh is white. Asexually produced spore powder is white, but ascospore powder is black. It grows on stumps or fallen branches of deciduous trees. One can find it all year round, especially in late autumn and winter. It is very common in Latvia. Inedible.

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