Galls caused by the fungus Exobasidium symploci-japonicae on sweetleaf (Symplocos tinctoria) in Big Creek Scenic Area of Sam Houston National Forest. Shepherd, Texas

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Sam Houston Forest, Coldspring, Texas, March 10, 2019

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The image presents a close-up view of a green gall on a branch, likely caused by the fungus Exobasidium symploci-japonicae, which affects sweetleaf (Symplocos tinctoria) plants.

* **Gall:**
* The gall is small, green, and irregularly shaped.
* It appears to be a growth on the branch rather than an insect infestation or disease symptom.
* The gall has a smooth surface with no visible ridges or bumps.
* **Branch:**
* The branch is thin and brownish-green in color.
* It has a rough texture, possibly due to the presence of small hairs or ridges.
* The branch is partially covered by leaves, which are dark green and have pointed tips.
* **Leaves:**
* The leaves are oval-shaped and pointed at the tip.
* They have a smooth surface with no visible veins or ridges.
* The leaves are a deep green color, possibly due to the presence of chlorophyll.
* **Background:**
* The background is dark and blurry, suggesting that it may be a forest floor or undergrowth area.
* There are no other objects or features visible in the background.

In summary, the image shows a small green gall on a branch of a sweetleaf plant, possibly caused by the fungus Exobasidium symploci-japonicae. The branch is thin and brownish-green, with rough texture and partially covered by dark green leaves. The background is dark and blurry, suggesting that it may be a forest floor or undergrowth area. – AI vision

🇪🇸 Descripción en español / Spanish Description

Procesos galinosos causados por el hongo Exobasidium symploci-japonicae en la planta de hoja dulce (Symplocos tinctoria) en Big Creek Scenic Area del Bosque Nacional Sam Houston, Shepherd, Texas, 10 de marzo de 2019. La imagen presenta una vista detallada de un galón verde en un ramal, probablemente causado por el hongo Exobasidium symploci-japonicae, que afecta las plantas de hoja dulce (Symplocos tinctoria). * **Gallo:** * El galo es pequeño, verde y de forma irregular. * Parece ser un crecimiento en el ramal en lugar de una infestación por insectos o un síntoma de enfermedad. * El galo tiene una superficie lisa sin surcos o protuberancias visibles. * **Ramal:** * El ramal es delgado y de color pardusco-verdoso. * Tiene una textura áspera, posiblemente debido a la presencia de pequeños pelos o aristas. * El ramal está parcialmente cubierto por hojas, que son de un verde oscuro y con puntas en forma de pico. * **Hojas:** * Las hojas tienen forma ovalada y punta en la parte superior. * Tienen una superficie lisa sin venas ni surcos visibles. * Las hojas son de un verde intenso, posiblemente debido a la presencia de clorofila. * **Fondo:** * El fondo es oscuro y borroso, lo que sugiere que puede tratarse del suelo o el área de vegetación baja. * No hay otros objetos ni características visibles en el fondo. En resumen, la imagen muestra un pequeño galón verde en un ramal de una planta de hoja dulce, posiblemente causado por el hongo Exobasidium symploci-japonicae. El ramal es delgado y pardusco-verdoso, con textura áspera y parcialmente cubierto por hojas oscuras verdes con puntas en forma de pico. El fondo es oscuro y borroso, lo que sugiere que puede tratarse del suelo o el área de vegetación baja. – Spanish translation

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