Wolf's Milk - Lycogala epidendrum

Alternative names
Lycogala terrestre
Description

Lycogala epidendrum is actually a slime mould, not a fungus. It is pink, sub-spherical, less than 1.5 cm across, becoming pinkish brown at maturity.

Identification difficulty
Habitat

On decaying wood

When to see it

All year round

UK Status

Common and widespread.

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Species profile

Species group:
Slime Moulds
Kingdom:
Protozoa
Order:
Liceida
Family:
Tubiferaceae
Records on NatureSpot:
37
First record:
26/04/2006 (Calow, Graham)
Last record:
07/11/2023 (Timms, Sue)

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