[NatureNS] Slimy stump?

From: David & Alison Webster <dwebster@glinx.com>
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Date: Thu, 14 May 2015 11:47:05 -0300
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Hi Nancy & All,
This would be sapwood xylem sap; rich in mineral nutrients and probably 
carbohydrates feeding various fungi, bacteria perhaps and slime molds 
perhaps. A variety of insects will be attracted to this on warm days.
DW, Kentville
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From: "nancy dowd" <nancypdowd@gmail.com>
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Subject: [NatureNS] Slimy stump?


> This large White Birch was cut last Fall. This morning I wondered why it 
> was wet when everything else is dry (no rain for 24h and lots of wind). 
> The picture does not really convey how shiny and gooey (but not sticky) it 
> is all around the perimeter:
> https://www.flickr.com/photos/92981528@N08/17018156793/in/dateposted-public/
>
> These ? are in the light area of the stump on the right. These pictures 
> really show how slimy it is:
> https://www.flickr.com/photos/92981528@N08/17452246969/in/dateposted-public/
> https://www.flickr.com/photos/92981528@N08/17636142352/in/dateposted-public/
> https://www.flickr.com/photos/92981528@N08/17638611651/in/dateposted-public/
>
> I have not seen this before. What is it?
>
> Thanks, Nancy
>
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