Organisms of the Gila Wilderness
Presented in Association with the
Western New Mexico University Department
of Natural Sciences
Fuligo septica (Linnaeus) Wiggers
The aethalia of Fuligo septica are distinctive and give rise to its common name "dog-vomit" slime mold. It can either be bright yellow, or white in which it has been called Fuliga candida, now considered a synonym of Fuligo septica. Fuligo septica is found anywhere there is moist rotting woody material on the ground. It is commonly found on wood chips.
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Fuligo septica, fruiting structure on pine duff, photo Russ Kleinman, Pinos Altos range, Pinos Altos, June 30, 2022
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