Cedar-hawthorn rust fungus (Gymnosporangium globosum) on littlehip hawthorn (Crataegus spathulata) in Lick Creek ParkWeb page of Lick Creek Park by Dept. of Biology of TAMU. College Station, Texas
The image presents a close-up view of an oak leaf displaying symptoms of Cedar-hawthorn rust fungus (Gymnosporangium globosum) infection. The leaf is green with serrated edges and features numerous small orange spots scattered across its surface. These lesions are likely the result of the fungal infection, which affects both hawthorns and oaks.
The background appears to be a natural setting, possibly a forest or park area, although it is not clearly visible due to the close-up nature of the image.
**Key Features:**
* **Leaf Characteristics:** The leaf has a green color with serrated edges.
* **Fungal Infection:** Small orange spots are present on the leaf's surface, indicating infection by Cedar-hawthorn rust fungus (Gymnosporangium globosum).
* **Background:** The background is not clearly visible but appears to be a natural setting.
**Summary:**
The image shows an oak leaf infected with Cedar-hawthorn rust fungus (Gymnosporangium globosum), characterized by small orange spots on its surface. The leaf has serrated edges and is green in color, set against a blurry background that suggests a natural environment such as a forest or park. – AI vision
