Nostoc commune, also referred to as star jelly, witch's butter and mare's eggs, is a species of cyanobacterium that grows in countries all over the world.

Nostoc commune will not harm plants, animals or lawns. However, large masses of the bacteria can be slippery to walk on, posing an issue for nursery and greenhouse walkways, where it is commonly seen.

According to Clemson College of Agriculture, the Nostoc commune is often mislabeled as algae and is not considered a plant or bacterium. It can grow on grass, gravel, and cement; however, this is ...

Nostoc commune, an ancient bacteria also called star jelly, thrives in moisture. Here's how to identify it and what to know.

Nostoc can also persist in acutely dry conditions for months or even years; this is known as desiccation. In the case of the widespread Nostoc commune, colonies shrivel up and turn dark brown or ...

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Complaints about Nostoc commune (even some by lawn-proud gardeners in New Zealand) fit oddly with reports of its use as food and the possible risks in eating a lot of it.

Hawaiians call Nostoc commune “limu ka kanaka,” which translates to “man-striking moss.” This is due to people striking the ground hard from slipping on this alga. Honolulu, HI 96813 ...

As it is said, April showers bring May flowers, but it also brings a jelly-like mass to yards. The jelly-like mass is an organism called the Nostoc commune and thrives in wet conditions. According ...

Nostoc commune, an ancient bacteria also called star jelly, thrives in moisture. Here's how to identify it and what to know.