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Metatrichia vesparium
Fluffy orange spore masses with tiny, red goblets that were only about 0.5 mm wide. Eventually, these goblet clusters will break open and release more spores.
Growing on rotting wood in a mixed forest.
Spotted on Nov 25, 2017
Submitted on Nov 28, 2017
2 Comments
Thanks Brian! I'm not sure, and have had a hard time finding much information about these slime molds. The wood I found this particular one on was so decayed that I couldn't identify it exactly, but I suspected a conifer.
Cool spotting Christine! I've looked for this species here in Washington but haven't found it. Do you know if it is associated with hardwoods or conifers?