Quick facts
Common name - Slime mould
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Scientific name - Various, but by far the largest sub-group seen in a garden are acellular slime moulds called myxomycetes
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Plants affected - Various
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Main symptoms - Slimy growths, often on lower stems
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Caused by - Slime moulds
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Timing - Present year-round, but most likely to be seen in late summer / early autumn
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