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Slime mold? #758790

Asked June 28, 2021, 10:47 AM EDT

I have found a mass behind some rocks in my yard. Quite large, beige, consistency of thick peanut butter. Coming out of black soil in a mass of creeping Charlie and native plants. Wondering what if anything I should do?

Hennepin County Minnesota

Expert Response

Thank you for writing.
It could be a slime mold but it is a bit odd.
Here is some information for you.  https://extension.umn.edu/lawn-care/common-fungi

I am going to ask some others to take a look and will be back to you. 

Steve Miles  Master Gardener, Hennepin County MN (I answer using human intelligence, not AI) Replied June 28, 2021, 12:14 PM EDT

I checked with some others.  This is not common but it is called Dog Vomit Slime Mold.  Harmless and temporary.

https://www.uaex.edu/yard-garden/resource-library/plant-week/mold-slime-8-25-06.aspx

Steve Miles  Master Gardener, Hennepin County MN (I answer using human intelligence, not AI) Replied June 28, 2021, 12:17 PM EDT
Thank you ! You guys are awesome.


On Monday, June 28, 2021, 11:17:50 AM CDT, Ask Extension <<personal data hidden>> wrote:


The Question Asker Replied June 28, 2021, 5:11 PM EDT

Actually two women came up with the answer.

Best to you.

Steve Miles  Master Gardener, Hennepin County MN (I answer using human intelligence, not AI) Replied June 28, 2021, 5:21 PM EDT

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