Red Raspberry Slime Mold
Tubifera ferruginosa
Identification: Inedible Slime Mold
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Key Features
- Bright red to pinkish-red color
- Bumpy
- raspberry-like surface
- Grows on decaying organic matter
- Lacks a distinct cap
- gills
- or stem
Color:
Red
Smell:
Unknown
Growth Pattern:
Single mass
Environment:
Leaf litter and grass
Habitat & Distribution
Habitat:
Lawns, gardens, and forests on decaying material
Distribution:
Widespread globally
Seasonality:
Summer to Autumn
Economic Value
Market Demand:
None
Price Range:
N/A
Commercial Use:
None
Recommended Action
Do not consume. Observe without disturbing.