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This morning I saw a clump of bright golden bead-like things on the stump of a tree. What is it? #889887

Asked November 15, 2024, 2:35 PM EST

What is this on the tree stump?

St. Louis County Minnesota

Expert Response

Hello - that is a brightly colored discovery! This appears to be a type of fungus that is clustering on the decaying stump.

Rebecca Replied November 15, 2024, 5:22 PM EST

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This morning I saw a clump of bright golden bead-like things on the stump of a tree. What is it? #889887

Expert Response

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