Tar spot
A species of Tar spot, Also known as Tar-spot fungus Scientific name : Rhytisma acerinum Genus : Tar spot
Tar spot, A species of Tar spot
Also known as:
Tar-spot fungus
Scientific name: Rhytisma acerinum
Genus: Tar spot
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Description
The tar spot is a pathogen fungus that attacks the trees of the Acer genus (Maples). The first symptoms of the fungal infections caused by Rhytisma acerinum are black spots on the leaves and an early leaf drop. The fungus doesn't affect an infected tree's health in the long term, but it makes an unpleasant sight.
Habitat
The tar spot is a fungus that attacks various kinds of trees, especially sycamores and maples. It forms black spots on both living and dead leaves.
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General Info
Habitat
The tar spot is a fungus that attacks various kinds of trees, especially sycamores and maples. It forms black spots on both living and dead leaves.
Growth Form
Parastic
Habit
Parasitic
Spore Print
Black
How to identify it?
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Scientific Classification
Phylum
Sac fungi Class
Leotiomycetes Order
Rhytismatales Family
Tar spot fungi Genus
Tar spot Species
Tar spot