Chocolate tube slime grows in clusters on decaying wood, recognizable by its distinctive chocolate-brown, slender, and cylindrical fruiting bodies. These structures release spores for reproduction, distinguishing it from other fungi. Chocolate tube slime thrives in humid environments, often found during wetter months as it requires moisture to develop.
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Attributes
Similar Species
Tips for Finding
Clean and Preserve
Common Questions
General Info About Chocolate tube slime
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Attributes of Chocolate tube slime
Height
1 - 1.5 cm
Stem
The stem is black, 3-5 mm long, and less than 1 mm thick.
Spore Print Color
Brown
Body Color
Brown
Black
Flesh Bruises
The flesh or milk does not discolor when bruised or cut.
