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Dog Vomit Slime Mold

Fuligo septica

Photo by ForestDragon
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Field Notes

Description:

White/tan and brown areas of mold-like growth. Dry and crusty in appearance. Older parts are dark and somewhat dusty looking. Probable spore-bearing stage.

Habitat:

Suburban yard, in the grass in a location where a tree used to stand.

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Fuligo septica

Species ID Suggestions

Dog Vomit Slime Mold

Fuligo septica

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Jacob Gorneau
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Comments (2)
ForestDragon
There used to be a tree on this location which was cut down a few years ago. Strange things periodically grow in the lawn here. :)

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Slime Molds

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PublishedAugust 20, 2013

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