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Gymnosporangium juniperi-virginianae
One of the strangest organisms I've ever come across, Cedar-apple Rust is a fungus with a complex life cycle involving both junipers (red cedars) and members of the apple family. This fungus was found on a red cedar growing right next to an old orchard apple tree.
Spotted on May 14, 2010
Submitted on Apr 16, 2013
7 Comments
Very interesting! The photo #3 is just....wow!
I get this a lot on my cedars in upstate NY; wonderful photo!
Yeah this is pretty and weird too! I have lots of Western Red Cedars and also roses and apple trees. So far, I haven't seen this. Maybe it is not here in the Pacific Northwest!?
Very interesting an pretty! Thanks for posting.
so beautiful..galls can be pretty too :)
Interesting and Wonderful spotting Scott!
Beautiful and strange! Thanks for sharing.