JungleDragon is a nature and wildlife community for photographers, travellers and anyone who loves nature. We're genuine, free, ad-free and beautiful.

Join

Pinxter Apple - Exobasidium vaccinii The galls, which are caused by the fungus, Exobasidium vaccinii, develop on leaves, branch tips, and flowers. I&#039;ve read that the galls are edible, but since the plant host is toxic (Rhodendron periclymenoides), I wouldn&#039;t recommend trying them.<br /> <br /> Habitat: Rhodendron periclymenoides; deciduous forest<br /> <figure class="photo"><a href="https://www.jungledragon.com/image/105116/pinxter_apple_-_exobasidium_vaccinii.html" title="Pinxter Apple - Exobasidium vaccinii"><img src="https://s3.amazonaws.com/media.jungledragon.com/images/3232/105116_thumb.jpg?AWSAccessKeyId=05GMT0V3GWVNE7GGM1R2&Expires=1759968010&Signature=ahWfpHuEEuplQG3Ag907Uo8MxCg%3D" width="200" height="162" alt="Pinxter Apple - Exobasidium vaccinii The galls, which are caused by the fungus, Exobasidium vaccinii, develop on leaves, branch tips, and flowers. I&#039;ve read that the galls are edible, but since the plant host is toxic (Rhodendron periclymenoides), I wouldn&#039;t recommend trying them.<br /> <br /> Habitat: Rhodendron periclymenoides; deciduous forest<br /> https://www.jungledragon.com/image/105120/pinxter_apple_-_exobasidium_vaccinii.html<br /> https://www.jungledragon.com/image/105119/pinxter_apple_-_exobasidium_vaccinii.html<br /> https://www.jungledragon.com/image/105118/pinxter_apple_-_exobasidium_vaccinii.html<br /> https://www.jungledragon.com/image/105117/pinxter_apple_-_exobasidium_vaccinii.html Cowberry Redleaf,Exobasidium,Exobasidium vaccinii,Geotagged,Spring,United States,azalea gall,gall,pinxter apple" /></a></figure><br /> <figure class="photo"><a href="https://www.jungledragon.com/image/105119/pinxter_apple_-_exobasidium_vaccinii.html" title="Pinxter Apple - Exobasidium vaccinii"><img src="https://s3.amazonaws.com/media.jungledragon.com/images/3232/105119_thumb.jpg?AWSAccessKeyId=05GMT0V3GWVNE7GGM1R2&Expires=1759968010&Signature=LMgPJj3XxTDHQGMoUKF5UaRrsLw%3D" width="200" height="166" alt="Pinxter Apple - Exobasidium vaccinii The galls, which are caused by the fungus, Exobasidium vaccinii, develop on leaves, branch tips, and flowers. I&#039;ve read that the galls are edible, but since the plant host is toxic (Rhodendron periclymenoides), I wouldn&#039;t recommend trying them.<br /> <br /> Habitat: Rhodendron periclymenoides; deciduous forest<br /> https://www.jungledragon.com/image/105116/pinxter_apple_-_exobasidium_vaccinii.html<br /> https://www.jungledragon.com/image/105120/pinxter_apple_-_exobasidium_vaccinii.html<br /> https://www.jungledragon.com/image/105118/pinxter_apple_-_exobasidium_vaccinii.html<br /> https://www.jungledragon.com/image/105117/pinxter_apple_-_exobasidium_vaccinii.html Cowberry Redleaf,Exobasidium vaccinii,Geotagged,Spring,United States" /></a></figure><br /> <figure class="photo"><a href="https://www.jungledragon.com/image/105118/pinxter_apple_-_exobasidium_vaccinii.html" title="Pinxter Apple - Exobasidium vaccinii"><img src="https://s3.amazonaws.com/media.jungledragon.com/images/3232/105118_thumb.jpg?AWSAccessKeyId=05GMT0V3GWVNE7GGM1R2&Expires=1759968010&Signature=hWqBsSdc%2F4FWhnCZ9VCZN4SUZic%3D" width="200" height="170" alt="Pinxter Apple - Exobasidium vaccinii The galls, which are caused by the fungus, Exobasidium vaccinii, develop on leaves, branch tips, and flowers. I&#039;ve read that the galls are edible, but since the plant host is toxic (Rhodendron periclymenoides), I wouldn&#039;t recommend trying them.<br /> <br /> Habitat: Rhodendron periclymenoides; deciduous forest<br /> https://www.jungledragon.com/image/105119/pinxter_apple_-_exobasidium_vaccinii.html<br /> https://www.jungledragon.com/image/105117/pinxter_apple_-_exobasidium_vaccinii.html<br /> https://www.jungledragon.com/image/105120/pinxter_apple_-_exobasidium_vaccinii.html<br /> https://www.jungledragon.com/image/105116/pinxter_apple_-_exobasidium_vaccinii.html Cowberry Redleaf,Exobasidium vaccinii,Geotagged,Spring,United States" /></a></figure><br /> <figure class="photo"><a href="https://www.jungledragon.com/image/105117/pinxter_apple_-_exobasidium_vaccinii.html" title="Pinxter Apple - Exobasidium vaccinii"><img src="https://s3.amazonaws.com/media.jungledragon.com/images/3232/105117_thumb.jpg?AWSAccessKeyId=05GMT0V3GWVNE7GGM1R2&Expires=1759968010&Signature=XNmeVYEmS9fOzO%2Fd5M1M9NMNViU%3D" width="140" height="152" alt="Pinxter Apple - Exobasidium vaccinii The galls, which are caused by the fungus, Exobasidium vaccinii, develop on leaves, branch tips, and flowers. I&#039;ve read that the galls are edible, but since the plant host is toxic (Rhodendron periclymenoides), I wouldn&#039;t recommend trying them.<br /> <br /> Habitat: Rhodendron periclymenoides; deciduous forest<br /> https://www.jungledragon.com/image/105118/pinxter_apple_-_exobasidium_vaccinii.html<br /> https://www.jungledragon.com/image/105119/pinxter_apple_-_exobasidium_vaccinii.html<br /> https://www.jungledragon.com/image/105120/pinxter_apple_-_exobasidium_vaccinii.html<br /> https://www.jungledragon.com/image/105116/pinxter_apple_-_exobasidium_vaccinii.html Cowberry Redleaf,Exobasidium vaccinii,Geotagged,Spring,United States" /></a></figure> Cowberry Redleaf,Exobasidium vaccinii,Geotagged,Spring,United States Click/tap to enlarge

Pinxter Apple - Exobasidium vaccinii

The galls, which are caused by the fungus, Exobasidium vaccinii, develop on leaves, branch tips, and flowers. I've read that the galls are edible, but since the plant host is toxic (Rhodendron periclymenoides), I wouldn't recommend trying them.

Habitat: Rhodendron periclymenoides; deciduous forest

Pinxter Apple - Exobasidium vaccinii The galls, which are caused by the fungus, Exobasidium vaccinii, develop on leaves, branch tips, and flowers. I've read that the galls are edible, but since the plant host is toxic (Rhodendron periclymenoides), I wouldn't recommend trying them.<br /> <br /> Habitat: Rhodendron periclymenoides; deciduous forest<br /> https://www.jungledragon.com/image/105120/pinxter_apple_-_exobasidium_vaccinii.html<br /> https://www.jungledragon.com/image/105119/pinxter_apple_-_exobasidium_vaccinii.html<br /> https://www.jungledragon.com/image/105118/pinxter_apple_-_exobasidium_vaccinii.html<br /> https://www.jungledragon.com/image/105117/pinxter_apple_-_exobasidium_vaccinii.html Cowberry Redleaf,Exobasidium,Exobasidium vaccinii,Geotagged,Spring,United States,azalea gall,gall,pinxter apple

Pinxter Apple - Exobasidium vaccinii The galls, which are caused by the fungus, Exobasidium vaccinii, develop on leaves, branch tips, and flowers. I've read that the galls are edible, but since the plant host is toxic (Rhodendron periclymenoides), I wouldn't recommend trying them.<br /> <br /> Habitat: Rhodendron periclymenoides; deciduous forest<br /> https://www.jungledragon.com/image/105116/pinxter_apple_-_exobasidium_vaccinii.html<br /> https://www.jungledragon.com/image/105120/pinxter_apple_-_exobasidium_vaccinii.html<br /> https://www.jungledragon.com/image/105118/pinxter_apple_-_exobasidium_vaccinii.html<br /> https://www.jungledragon.com/image/105117/pinxter_apple_-_exobasidium_vaccinii.html Cowberry Redleaf,Exobasidium vaccinii,Geotagged,Spring,United States

Pinxter Apple - Exobasidium vaccinii The galls, which are caused by the fungus, Exobasidium vaccinii, develop on leaves, branch tips, and flowers. I've read that the galls are edible, but since the plant host is toxic (Rhodendron periclymenoides), I wouldn't recommend trying them.<br /> <br /> Habitat: Rhodendron periclymenoides; deciduous forest<br /> https://www.jungledragon.com/image/105119/pinxter_apple_-_exobasidium_vaccinii.html<br /> https://www.jungledragon.com/image/105117/pinxter_apple_-_exobasidium_vaccinii.html<br /> https://www.jungledragon.com/image/105120/pinxter_apple_-_exobasidium_vaccinii.html<br /> https://www.jungledragon.com/image/105116/pinxter_apple_-_exobasidium_vaccinii.html Cowberry Redleaf,Exobasidium vaccinii,Geotagged,Spring,United States

Pinxter Apple - Exobasidium vaccinii The galls, which are caused by the fungus, Exobasidium vaccinii, develop on leaves, branch tips, and flowers. I've read that the galls are edible, but since the plant host is toxic (Rhodendron periclymenoides), I wouldn't recommend trying them.<br /> <br /> Habitat: Rhodendron periclymenoides; deciduous forest<br /> https://www.jungledragon.com/image/105118/pinxter_apple_-_exobasidium_vaccinii.html<br /> https://www.jungledragon.com/image/105119/pinxter_apple_-_exobasidium_vaccinii.html<br /> https://www.jungledragon.com/image/105120/pinxter_apple_-_exobasidium_vaccinii.html<br /> https://www.jungledragon.com/image/105116/pinxter_apple_-_exobasidium_vaccinii.html Cowberry Redleaf,Exobasidium vaccinii,Geotagged,Spring,United States

    comments (2)

  1. View Ferdy Christant's profile
    Ferdy Christant
    Lion
    View Lion class
    Excellent documentation! Posted 4 years ago
    1. View Christine Young's profile
      Christine Young
      Lion
      View Lion class
      Thanks Ferdy! I should have cut one open, but didn't realize it was caused by a fungus at the time. I was assuming it was insect-induced and so didn't want to disturb it. Posted 4 years ago, modified 4 years ago

Sign in or Join in order to comment.

The Lingonberry Gall

"Exobasidium vaccinii", commonly known as “red leaf disease,” or “Azalea Gall,” is a biotrophic species of fungus that causes galls on ericaceous plant species, such as blueberry and azalea.

Info 11 0
Similar species: Exobasidiales
Species identified by Christine Young
View Christine Young's profile

By Christine Young

All rights reserved
Uploaded Dec 4, 2020. Captured May 30, 2020 22:47 in 91 Main St, Sharon, CT 06069, USA.
country flag of United States of America Explore United States of America 39,926 9,640 8
  • Canon EOS 90D
  • f/3.2
  • 1/256s
  • ISO100
  • 100mm