Foenus
Foenus is a genus of fungi in the family Xylariaceae. The exact taxonomic placement and circumscription of this genus have been subject to revision, and its species have historically been classified under other genera, notably Xylaria. The fungi in this genus are typically saprobic, meaning they obtain nutrients from dead organic matter, often wood. They are characterized by their stromata, which are hardened, often blackened fruiting bodies.
The reproductive structures of Foenus, the perithecia, are usually embedded within the stroma. Spores are generally