Identification: Slimy material in your lawn / grass?

Discussion in 'Fungi, Lichens and Slime Molds' started by Daniel Mosquin, Aug 7, 2006.

  1. Daniel Mosquin

    Daniel Mosquin Paragon of Plants UBC Botanical Garden Forums Administrator Forums Moderator 10 Years

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    Very likely Fuligo septica (article in link also mentions there is _nothing_ you can do about them - learn to enjoy these harmless beasties)
     
    Daniel Mosquin, Aug 7, 2006
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    Would love to find some on my lawn. Myxomycetes are indeed very fascinating.
     
    Ken Ramos, Oct 2, 2006
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    perhaps what you found was Mucilago crustacea ?
     
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    Margot Renowned Contributor 10 Years

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    Here a couple of slime molds I have found in the same general area -

    Slime mold - March 30 2018.JPG
    Leocarpus fragilis capsules


    Dog vomit slime mold.JPG
    Fuligo septica
     
    Margot, Sep 21, 2018
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    wcutler Paragon of Plants Forums Moderator VCBF Cherry Scout 10 Years

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    This photo of a slime mold on a lawn was posted recently by @anon125; I am copying it here, as we can use a few photos here. This might be Mucilago crustacea. strange-growth-in-parksville-jpg.jpg
     
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