Wolfgangbs Posted May 25, 2020 Report Share Posted May 25, 2020 Hello, can anyone identify this please? This is in central Texas. The soil is majority Branyon Clay (old Alluvium) and this land is used for hay farming. Tifton 85 hay is pictured, dead and alive. Thanks, Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
vitog Posted May 25, 2020 Report Share Posted May 25, 2020 I think that it's some kind of gray slime mold but have no idea of the species. It might be easier to identify if/when fruiting structures develop. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dave W Posted May 25, 2020 Report Share Posted May 25, 2020 Yep, a Slime Mold. The bluish tint suggests the species Chromelosporium coerulescens https://mushroomobserver.org/318376 . Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Wolfgangbs Posted May 25, 2020 Author Report Share Posted May 25, 2020 Thanks for the help guys! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Howard Posted May 25, 2020 Report Share Posted May 25, 2020 Wolfgang- check out this interesting article from the University of Idaho: https://www.uidaho.edu/-/media/UIdaho-Responsive/Files/cals/centers/Kimberly/forage/Moldy-Hay.pdf Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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