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White Jelly looking substance in flowers #879099

Asked July 28, 2024, 11:11 AM EDT

I was watering a batch of bugleweed below a lilac bush, and found lots of white jelly or fatty looking substance. It seems to be mushy and intact. I sprayed it out of the plant as much as I could. What is this stuff and what do I do about it?

Washington County Minnesota

Expert Response

We can't identify the substance by viewing the photo.

However, based upon  what we can see, we think it might be slime mold.  If it is, it's harmless and can be ignored.

Go here to learn about slime mold and see if it might be what you  asked about:

https://plantclinic.tamu.edu/factsheets/slime-mold/

https://www.missouribotanicalgarden.org/gardens-gardening/your-garden/help-for-the-home-gardener/advice-tips-resources/insects-pests-and-problems/diseases/slime-molds
An Ask Extension Expert Replied July 29, 2024, 5:34 PM EDT

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