Fungus - Mulch Fungus - Fuligo septica ?

Found on the base of an iris. Scraped to to reveal the black

comments (4)

Flown Kimmerling

Lion

I agree that this is a slime mold, likely Fuligo septica. Posted 4 years ago
1. Calbost Niel
  
  Lion
  
  Thanks Lisa Posted 4 years ago

Christine Young

Lion

Yep, looks like it to me as well. Posted 4 years ago
1. Calbost Niel
  
  Lion
  
  That's three votes. Yay! Posted 4 years ago

The Dog vomit slime mold

"Fuligo septica" is a species of plasmodial slime mold It is commonly known as the dog vomit slime mold because of its peculiar yellowish, bile-colored appearance. A common species with a worldwide distribution, it is often found on bark mulch in urban areas after heavy rain or excessive watering.

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Similar species: Physarales

Species identified by Christine Young