Azalea Gall

Exobasidium rhododendri

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.
Azalea Gall - Exobasidium rhododendri Host: Growing on Rhododendron viscosum Azalea Gall,Exobasidium rhododendri,Geotagged,Spring,United States,fungus,gall

Habitat

This gall-looking fungus grows exclusively on azaleas.

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Taxonomy
KingdomFungi
DivisionBasidiomycota
ClassExobasidiomycetes
OrderExobasidiales
FamilyExobasidiaceae
GenusExobasidium
SpeciesExobasidium rhododendri
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United States of America