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thonofpy , in This fungus is growing on a hard-packed crushed granite RV pad that gets blasted with afternoon sun. What could be surviving here?
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This fungus.

ExhaleSmile , in Any guesses at what this may be?

What's it taste like?

cosmicrookie OP ,
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I can't remember

HM05_Me , in Any guesses at what this may be?
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Looks like slime mold to me, particularly Fuligo Septica.

AFKBRBChocolate ,

That does look like it. Quite a variety of common names:

Fuligo septica is a species of slime mold in the class Myxomycetes. It is commonly known as scrambled egg slime or flowers of tan[2] because of its peculiar yellowish appearance. It is also known as dog vomit slime mold or Jasmine mold and is relatively common with a worldwide distribution, often being found on bark mulch in urban areas after heavy rain or excessive watering.

cosmicrookie OP ,
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Thank you!

HonkTonkWoman ,

Would Dog Vomit Slime Mold be considered Fuligo Septica, or is it different?

I get that the Dog Vomit part is a common name or nickname, just wondering if it’s the same stuff?

HM05_Me ,
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It’s the same. I know it as Dog Vomit Slime, but there seem to be a ton of regional names for it. Scrambled Egg Slime is one of the more inviting names, but I’ll always prefer my dog vomit.

HonkTonkWoman ,

Thanks for that! Completely agree on Dog Vomit over Scrambled Eggs. Guessing that stuff does not need an appetizing name.

Mango , in Any guesses at what this may be?

It's obviously yellow. Trust me, I am an expert.

fullstackhipster , in This fungus is growing on a hard-packed crushed granite RV pad that gets blasted with afternoon sun. What could be surviving here?

Looks like some sort of Bovista (puffball) to me.

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