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Multigoblet Slime

Metatrichia vesparium

Photo by Christine Y.
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Field Notes

Description:

Fluffy orange spore masses with tiny, red goblets that were only about 0.5 mm wide. Eventually, these goblet clusters will break open and release more spores.

Habitat:

Growing on rotting wood in a mixed forest.

Reference Links:

Metatrichia vesparia - Common names, Metatrichia vesparium – Wikipedia

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Comments (2)
Christine Y.
Thanks Brian! I'm not sure, and have had a hard time finding much information about these slime molds. The wood I found this particular one on was so decayed that I couldn't identify it exactly, but I suspected a conifer.
Brian38
Cool spotting Christine! I've looked for this species here in Washington but haven't found it. Do you know if it is associated with hardwoods or conifers?

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