Ceratiomyxa fruticulosa

Ceratiomyxa fruticulosa

Alternative names
Coral slime
Description

Whitish and translucent slime mould with tiny, erect, branched or simple structures. It resembles a coral or small, erect icicles. They have a fuzzy appearance because they produce their spores on their outside surfaces.  

Identification difficulty
Recording advice

Unless identified by a recognised expert, a photo is required and the specimen should be examined with a microscope. In the comments box, state the key or ID method used and describe the size and identifying characters.

Habitat

Clustered on damp, dead wood. Great numbers can occur on a log or piece of wood covering many centimetres or even a meter or more of woody surface.

When to see it

Most months of the year, but especially June to October.

UK Status

Widespread and fairly frequent in Britain.

VC55 Status

Status in Leicestershire and Rutland not known.

Leicestershire & Rutland Map

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