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Tar spot fungus

Rhytisma sp.

Photo by mylyoung
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Field Notes

Description:

Black spots, dry.

Habitat:

Maryland, US.

Notes:

Black spots of fungus all over the leaves of my maple tree.

Reference Links:

Rhytisma

Species ID Suggestions

Comments (2)
dan
The lesions are caused by a fungus in the Genus Rhytisma. This disease is known as tar spot and is not a major problem. Good photo!

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PublishedOctober 11, 2010

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