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Mayapple Rust - Allodus podophylli This fungus disfigures the plant, but doesn&#039;t seem to cause any real harm.<br />
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Habitat: On mayapple (Podophyllum peltatum) leaves<br />
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Mayapple Rust - Allodus podophylli

This fungus disfigures the plant, but doesn't seem to cause any real harm.

Habitat: On mayapple (Podophyllum peltatum) leaves

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''Allodus podiphylli,'' mayapple rust is a plant pathogen. This fungal parasite forms tiny bright orange cups on the underside of leaves of mayapple.

Similar species: Pucciniales
Species identified by Christine Young
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By Christine Young

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Uploaded Jan 18, 2022. Captured May 21, 2021 10:30 in 91 Main St, Sharon, CT 06069, USA.
  • Canon EOS 90D
  • f/13.0
  • 1/99s
  • ISO250
  • 100mm