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Any guesses at what this may be? (lemmy.world)

submitted 5 months ago by cosmicrookie@lemmy.world to c/mycology@mander.xyz

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Found during a wet summer in scandinavian.

Mostly pine trees and beech forest

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[–] HM05_Me@lemmy.world 4 points 5 months ago (3 children)

Looks like slime mold to me, particularly Fuligo Septica.

[–] AFKBRBChocolate@lemmy.world 3 points 5 months ago

That does look like it. Quite a variety of common names:

Fuligo septica is a species of slime mold in the class Myxomycetes. It is commonly known as scrambled egg slime or flowers of tan[2] because of its peculiar yellowish appearance. It is also known as dog vomit slime mold or Jasmine mold and is relatively common with a worldwide distribution, often being found on bark mulch in urban areas after heavy rain or excessive watering.

[–] cosmicrookie@lemmy.world 2 points 5 months ago

Thank you!

[–] HonkTonkWoman@lemm.ee 1 points 5 months ago (1 children)

Would Dog Vomit Slime Mold be considered Fuligo Septica, or is it different?

I get that the Dog Vomit part is a common name or nickname, just wondering if it’s the same stuff?

[–] HM05_Me@lemmy.world 2 points 5 months ago (1 children)

It’s the same. I know it as Dog Vomit Slime, but there seem to be a ton of regional names for it. Scrambled Egg Slime is one of the more inviting names, but I’ll always prefer my dog vomit.

[–] HonkTonkWoman@lemm.ee 2 points 5 months ago

Thanks for that! Completely agree on Dog Vomit over Scrambled Eggs. Guessing that stuff does not need an appetizing name.