Sign of Spring

Jbailey · Post by **Jbailey** » Thu Mar 11, 2010 11:49 am

I found this growth on a dead Forthisia branch. It is quite soft and wiggly.

Apparently the recent week of 40F weather prompted it to grow. I can't wait for more signs of spring life!

Is this a fungus or a slime mold?

Jim

Ferry · Post by **Ferry** » Thu Mar 11, 2010 12:09 pm

Hi Jbailey,

It is definitly a fungus, a Tremella species.They resemble a brain and prefer cold and damp weather. I can't help you with the American species.

Best regards,

Ferry

Jbailey · Post by **Jbailey** » Fri Mar 12, 2010 12:36 pm

Thanks for the I.D., Ferry. And welcome to the forum.

Jim

PaulFurman · Post by **PaulFurman** » Tue Mar 16, 2010 7:10 am

Witch's butter is what I know it as :-)

Jbailey · Post by **Jbailey** » Mon Mar 22, 2010 6:33 am

Thanks, Paul:

That's pretty descriptive. The common names are often more handy than the scientific ones.

Jim