Family
Xylariaceae
Rosellinia corticium. Photo: (c) Bill Sheehan, some rights reserved (CC BY-NC)
The Xylariaceae are a family of mostly small ascomycetous fungi. It is one of the most commonly encountered groups of ascomycetes and is found throughout the temperate and tropical regions of the world. They are typically found on wood, seeds, fruits, or plant leaves, some even associated with insect nests. Most decay wood and many are plant pathogens.
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