Black pseudothecia are embebbed in the herbaceous stem of the host, which partially break through to the surface as they mature. Spores are liberated through slot shaped ostioles. The host's tidde around the fruit bodies is stained pinkish-red. 

Photograph on the host species; note host plant in your comments.  We recommend that this is confirmed by an expert before submission to Naturespot; microscopic examination of a specimen may be needed

Various plants, including Great Hairy Willowherb, Rosebay Willowherb, Meadowsweet, Nettle