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Scrambled egg slime

Scrambled egg slime is a slime mold and can move around.

Also known as:
Dog vomit slime mold
Flowers of tan

recognize Scrambled egg slime
Scrambled egg slime, photo: StephanD66 - CC BY-SA 4.0
  • Scrambled egg slime can cause allergic reactions (asthma) in people who are sensitive to it.

Scrambled egg slime (Fuligo septica) is a slime mold and can move. In the process, a crawling trail, similar to that of a snail, can be seen. The spongy fungus is mostly yellow, usually shaped like a pillow and does not grow much thicker than 3 cm.
The slime mold lives on dead wood and multiplies through spores. The slime mold thrives best in warm and humid weather.

recognize Scrambled egg slime
Scrambled egg slime also comes in the form of strings, photo: Stu's Images - CC BY-SA 3.0

Where to find

  • Worldwide – often on bark mulch in urban areas after heavy rain.

Control

Scrambled egg slime causes no harm; control unnecessary.

Prevention

Does not apply.