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Azalea Gall - Exobasidium rhododendri Host: Growing on Rhododendron viscosum Azalea Gall,Exobasidium rhododendri,Geotagged,Spring,United States,fungus,gall Click/tap to enlarge PromotedSpecies introCountry intro

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Galls, caused by the fungus Exobasidium rhododendri, appear occasionally on various species of azaleas in the spring. The fungus invades expanding leaves and flower buds. Older leaves and flowers are not affected.

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

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Uploaded Jan 28, 2022. Captured May 31, 2021 12:29 in 3280 Franklin Ave, Millbrook, NY 12545, USA.
  • Canon EOS 90D
  • f/13.0
  • 1/64s
  • ISO1600
  • 100mm