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Black stringy fungus #321774

Asked May 15, 2016, 1:27 PM EDT

Can someone identify this mold/fungus? It is growing on log I am using for growing orchid.

St. Johns County Florida

Expert Response

This looks like a spore bearing stage of Stemonitis, the slime mold. Perhaps Stemonitis splendens. Check it out and see if it fits. The picture does not enhance very well so I could not get a good look at the whole structure. A

An Ask Extension Expert Replied May 15, 2016, 7:01 PM EDT

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Black stringy fungus #321774

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