E-Flora BC: Electronic Atlas of the Flora of British Columbia

Fuligo septica (L.) F. H. Wigg.
dog's vomit (slime mold)
Physaraceae

Introduction to the Slime Molds

Distribution of Fuligo septica unavailable

Introduction

This species of plasmodial slime mold is found globally. It is "often found on bark mulch in urban areas after heavy rain or excessive watering. Their spores are produced on or in aerial sporangia and are spread by wind." (Wikipedia 2012).

Status Information

Origin Status	Provincial Status	BC List (Red Blue List)	COSEWIC
Unlisted	Unlisted	Unlisted	Unlisted

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Recommended citation: Author, Date. Page title. In Klinkenberg, Brian. (Editor) 2020. E-Flora BC: Electronic Atlas of the Plants of British Columbia [eflora.bc.ca]. Lab for Advanced Spatial Analysis, Department of Geography, University of British Columbia, Vancouver. [Accessed: 2024-05-21 12:32:15 AM ]

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