Tiny bright orange cups of aecia on the underside of ... Tiny bright orange cups of aecia on the underside of leaves of mayapple caused by mayapple rust fungus Allodus podophylli(Puccinia podophylli) on underside of ... Trail) in Sam Houston National Forest near Huntsville. Texas, March 2, 2019On the underside of May apple leaves in Sam Houston National Forest, tiny bright orange cups of Aecia were observed, caused by the mayapple rust fungus Allodus podophylli(Puccinia podophylli). This was observed on March 2nd, 2019, along the Caney Creek Trail (Little Lake Creek Loop Trail). The bright orange cups were seen on the underside of the leaves of May apple (Podophyllum peltatum) plants. - generated by AI The image depicts a close-up view of the underside of leaves from a mayapple plant, showcasing an orange rust fungus known as Allodus podophylli (Puccinia podophylli). The fungus has formed small, bright orange cups called aecia on the leaves' undersides. These aecia are densely packed and scattered across the leaf surface. In the background, the stem of the mayapple plant is visible, along with some brownish-colored material that appears to be part of the forest floor. The overall scene suggests a natural setting, likely in a woodland or forest environment. – AI vision |
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