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Leaf Spot - Phyllosticta kalmicola Leaf spot is caused by the fungus Phyllosticta kalmicola. It is characterized by irregular, silvery spots with reddish borders. The black specks are the fruiting bodies (pycnidia) of the fungus. All the mountain laurels (Kalmia latifolia) that I passed while hiking were afflicted by this fungus. <br /> <br /> <figure class="photo"><a href="https://www.jungledragon.com/image/60184/leaf_spot_-_phyllosticta_kalmicola.html" title="Leaf Spot - Phyllosticta kalmicola"><img src="https://s3.amazonaws.com/media.jungledragon.com/images/3232/60184_thumb.jpg?AWSAccessKeyId=05GMT0V3GWVNE7GGM1R2&Expires=1718236810&Signature=7%2FuCYHSJi49ICgC8MYUZPtPxVMM%3D" width="200" height="146" alt="Leaf Spot - Phyllosticta kalmicola Leaf spot is caused by the fungus Phyllosticta kalmicola. It is characterized by irregular, silvery spots with reddish borders. The black specks are the fruiting bodies (pycnidia) of the fungus. All the mountain laurels (Kalmia latifolia) that I passed while hiking were afflicted by this fungus. <br /> <br /> https://www.jungledragon.com/image/60186/leaf_spot_-_phyllosticta_kalmicola.html<br /> https://www.jungledragon.com/image/60185/leaf_spot_-_phyllosticta_kalmicola.html Geotagged,Kalmia,Kalmia latifolia,Kalmia latifolia disease,Leaf Spot,Phyllosticta,Phyllosticta kalmicola,Spring,United States,leaf spot,mountain laurel,mountain laurel disease,plant disease" /></a></figure><br /> <figure class="photo"><a href="https://www.jungledragon.com/image/60186/leaf_spot_-_phyllosticta_kalmicola.html" title="Leaf Spot - Phyllosticta kalmicola"><img src="https://s3.amazonaws.com/media.jungledragon.com/images/3232/60186_thumb.jpg?AWSAccessKeyId=05GMT0V3GWVNE7GGM1R2&Expires=1718236810&Signature=iFCmfJt8pBwMEQ7EDOKuzhklktw%3D" width="200" height="154" alt="Leaf Spot - Phyllosticta kalmicola Leaf spot is caused by the fungus Phyllosticta kalmicola. It is characterized by irregular, silvery spots with reddish borders. The black specks are the fruiting bodies (pycnidia) of the fungus. All the mountain laurels (Kalmia latifolia) that I passed while hiking were afflicted by this fungus. <br /> <br /> https://www.jungledragon.com/image/60184/leaf_spot_-_phyllosticta_kalmicola.html<br /> https://www.jungledragon.com/image/60185/leaf_spot_-_phyllosticta_kalmicola.html Geotagged,Kalmia latifolia,Leaf Spot,Phyllosticta,Phyllosticta kalmicola,Spring,United States,fungus,leaf spot,mountain laurel,plant pathogen" /></a></figure> Geotagged,Kalmia,Kalmia latifolia,Leaf Spot,Phyllosticta,Phyllosticta kalmicola,Spring,United States,fungus,leaf spot,mountain laurel,plant pathogen Click/tap to enlarge

Leaf Spot - Phyllosticta kalmicola

Leaf spot is caused by the fungus Phyllosticta kalmicola. It is characterized by irregular, silvery spots with reddish borders. The black specks are the fruiting bodies (pycnidia) of the fungus. All the mountain laurels (Kalmia latifolia) that I passed while hiking were afflicted by this fungus.

Leaf Spot - Phyllosticta kalmicola Leaf spot is caused by the fungus Phyllosticta kalmicola. It is characterized by irregular, silvery spots with reddish borders. The black specks are the fruiting bodies (pycnidia) of the fungus. All the mountain laurels (Kalmia latifolia) that I passed while hiking were afflicted by this fungus. <br /> <br /> https://www.jungledragon.com/image/60186/leaf_spot_-_phyllosticta_kalmicola.html<br /> https://www.jungledragon.com/image/60185/leaf_spot_-_phyllosticta_kalmicola.html Geotagged,Kalmia,Kalmia latifolia,Kalmia latifolia disease,Leaf Spot,Phyllosticta,Phyllosticta kalmicola,Spring,United States,leaf spot,mountain laurel,mountain laurel disease,plant disease

Leaf Spot - Phyllosticta kalmicola Leaf spot is caused by the fungus Phyllosticta kalmicola. It is characterized by irregular, silvery spots with reddish borders. The black specks are the fruiting bodies (pycnidia) of the fungus. All the mountain laurels (Kalmia latifolia) that I passed while hiking were afflicted by this fungus. <br /> <br /> https://www.jungledragon.com/image/60184/leaf_spot_-_phyllosticta_kalmicola.html<br /> https://www.jungledragon.com/image/60185/leaf_spot_-_phyllosticta_kalmicola.html Geotagged,Kalmia latifolia,Leaf Spot,Phyllosticta,Phyllosticta kalmicola,Spring,United States,fungus,leaf spot,mountain laurel,plant pathogen

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The Leaf Spot

Phyllosticta kalmicola is a common, yet significant plant pathogen in the family Botryosphaeriaceae.

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Similar species: Botryosphaeriales
Species identified by Christine Young
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By Christine Young

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Uploaded May 19, 2018. Captured May 5, 2018 14:29 in 255-257 Spielman Hwy, Burlington, CT 06013, USA.
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  • Canon EOS 80D
  • f/3.2
  • 1/197s
  • ISO100
  • 100mm