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A few days ago there was some yellow-green webbing in my garden bed. It looked like the beginning of some sort of moss, but now I think it must be a f...
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Fungus in garden bed #878513
Asked July 23, 2024, 11:34 PM EDT
A few days ago there was some yellow-green webbing in my garden bed. It looked like the beginning of some sort of moss, but now I think it must be a fungus. After going away for the weekend I found it had turned into a large, silvery-gray mass that crumbles into dark brown spore-like powder when prodded. It doesn't have a discernable odor, and is matte and dry, not moist. Any idea what this can be?
Multnomah County Oregon
Expert Response
Thank you for your question, Eleanor. I believe what you have is a slime mold which is common and harmless. The following article has more information: https://extension.oregonstate.edu/news/slime-mold-looks-ugly-garden-does-no-harm
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