Mitrula Paludosa is a ascomycetous matchstick-like fungus, known as the Bog Beacon in Britain and N Ireland while in the U.S.A. it is commonly referred to as the Swamp Beacon. Either way, there are no prizes for guessing that this fungus occurs only in very wet places. The role of these little club-like fungi in the natural world, is that of recycler; they feed off rotting leaves and stems, helping to break them down into simple compounds, that other plants can feed on.
