Wolf's milk slime mold
A species of Lycogala, Also known as Toothpaste slime Scientific name : Lycogala epidendrum Genus : Lycogala
Wolf's milk slime mold, A species of Lycogala
Also known as:
Toothpaste slime
Scientific name: Lycogala epidendrum
Genus: Lycogala
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Description
Wolf's milk slime mold is one of the most recognized slime molds, for good reason. The bright pink paste exuded from its young flesh is eye-catching. This paste is similar to the sap of the invasive plant Wolf's Milk, which is the source of its name. This slime mold is also recognizable when older, as it expells puffs of gray spores like puffball mushrooms.
Habitat
The wolf's milk slime mold can be found in woods and wooded areas. It's a saprobic species that feeds on decaying organic matter such as deadwood. This fungus prefers well-rotted wood.
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General Info
Habitat
The wolf's milk slime mold can be found in woods and wooded areas. It's a saprobic species that feeds on decaying organic matter such as deadwood. This fungus prefers well-rotted wood.
Growth Form
Parasitic, saprobic
Endangered Species
No
Smell
Not distinctive
Spore Print
Ochre to lavender
How to identify it?
Scientific Classification
Phylum
Mycetozoa Class
Myxomycetes Order
Liceales Family
Tubiferaceae Genus
Lycogala Species
Wolf's milk slime mold 
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