Where does Dog Vomit Slime Mold grow?
Fuligo septica
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Open the appDog Vomit Slime Mold grows in specific habitats. Knowing where to look and when is the difference between an empty basket and a successful forage.
Where to find Dog Vomit Slime Mold
Decaying wood in forests
Commonly found on logs, stumps, and fallen branches in both deciduous and coniferous forests.
Mulched garden beds
Frequently appears in gardens that use wood chip mulch, especially after rain.
Leaf litter
Can be observed growing on thick accumulations of decaying leaves on the forest floor.
Foraging tips
- Look after rain. The plasmodial stage and subsequent fruiting body formation are highly dependent on moisture. Therefore, it is most likely to be observed after rain or in consistently damp conditions.
- Check shaded, undisturbed areas. It prefers shaded, humid environments away from direct sunlight, such as under dense foliage or in sheltered spots.
- Examine decaying organic matter. Focus your search on rotting logs, fallen branches, wood chip paths, and leaf piles.
Quick Check
- Substrate:
- Decaying wood, bark, leaf litter, wood chips, plant debris
- Fruiting:
- Aethalium (a cushion-like, spore-bearing structure)
- Odor:
- Indeterminate; often described as earthy or musty, sometimes slightly chemical or ammoniacal, but not distinctive or pleasant.
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