Dog Vomit Slime Mold - Fuligo septica

The inside looked like cocoa powder, which made me wish I had hot chocolate ;P.

Habitat: Growing on rotting wood in a mixed forest.

comments (4)

Ferdy Christant

Lion

Defies the mind, I have no idea what it is! Posted 5 years ago
1. Christine Young
  
  Lion
  
  I'm at a loss as well. Going to ask for help with this one. Posted 5 years ago

Flown Kimmerling

Lion

This looks like old, dry Fuligo septica. I've cut one open before that had this "chocolatey" interior. Mine was waterlogged, but check it out.
https://www.inaturalist.org/observations/7832404 Posted 5 years ago, modified 5 years ago
1. Christine Young
  
  Lion
  
  Oh, lol - I was afraid that someone was going to tell me that it was just DVSM! Thanks :) Posted 5 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