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Invasive Silver leaf (Chondrostereum purpureum) This introduced species of fungus, although very pretty at some stages, is invading our local national park.<br /> Yet to determine the species of native tree it has infessted.<br /> These &#039;brackets&#039; are about 25 to 30 mm wide. Australia,Chondrostereum purpureum,Geotagged,Winter Click/tap to enlarge Species introCountry intro

Invasive Silver leaf (Chondrostereum purpureum)

This introduced species of fungus, although very pretty at some stages, is invading our local national park.
Yet to determine the species of native tree it has infessted.
These 'brackets' are about 25 to 30 mm wide.

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    Ferdy Christant
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    Thanks for a beautiful and educational post, Mark! Posted 9 years ago

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The Silver leaf

Silver leaf is a fungal disease of trees caused by the fungus plant pathogen ''Chondrostereum purpureum''. It attacks most species of the rose family Rosaceae, particularly the genus ''Prunus''. The disease is progressive and often fatal. The common name is taken from the progressive silvering of leaves on affected branches.

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Similar species: Polyporales
Species identified by Mark Ridgway
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By Mark Ridgway

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Uploaded Jun 22, 2016. Captured Jun 21, 2016 13:37 in Tree Fern Gully Track, Tremont VIC 3785, Australia.
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  • EX-Z2000
  • f/3.0
  • 1/60s
  • ISO80
  • 6.58mm
Captured in the winter. More winter photos.