Dog Vomit slime mold
A common species with a worldwide distribution, often found as here on bark mulch, or in lawns in urban areas after heavy rain or excessive watering.
Bright yellow areas are fresh growth, darker orange is older. This patch measured 30 cm x 40 cm
"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.
Similar species: Physarales
By Ruth Spigelman
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Uploaded Jun 1, 2020. Captured Jun 10, 2014 09:11 in 445 W Bend Rd, East Millsboro, PA 15433, USA.
