Brefeldlia maxima (Fr.) Rostaf.
tapioca slime (slime mold)
Stemonitidaceae

Introduction to the Slime Molds

Photograph

© May Kald     (Photo ID #29794)


Map

E-Flora BC Static Map

Distribution of Brefeldlia maxima unavailable

Introduction

Tapioca Slime mold is a non-parasitic plasmodial slime mold that is found world-wide. It is one of the largest slime molds, and is commonly found on bark (Wikipedia 2012).