Black Knot - Apiosporina morbosa

Host: Black Cherry (Prunus serotina)

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Everything needs a home Posted 3 years ago
1. Christine Young
  
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  Nothing is wasted in nature! I like how the lichens are growing on this gnarly fungus, which in turn is growing on the branch. Posted 3 years ago

The Black Knot

''Dibotryon morbosum'' or ''Apiosporina morbosa'' is a plant pathogen, which is the causal agent of black knot. It affects cherry, plum, apricot and chokecherry trees in North America. The disease produces rough, black growths that encircle and kill the infested parts, and provide habitat for insects.

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Similar species: Pleosporales

Species identified by Christine Young