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Strange Gall

Photo by LaurenZarate
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Field Notes

Description:

Some kind of strange galls (if it even is a gall) on the surface of leaves.

Habitat:

Forest, Edward James Surrealism Park, Xilitla, San Luis Potosí.

Species ID Suggestions

Comments (4)
LaurenZarate
Yes, Mark, it sort of looks like a Malvaceae from the leaf venation.
Mark Ridgway
I still forget with galls. :) Species of plant is often critical info too.
LaurenZarate
Yes Mark, just what I was thinking when I put it up - why didn't I check the back of the leaf! Sure wish I had.

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