#1: pink bulb with points

Posted on 2006-07-19 17:04:35 by Tony

I am wondering what is growing on the leaves of my maple trees. It is a
1/2 inch diameter pink bulb with thorn-like protrusions on it. I have
photos. Does anyone have any idea what it might be?

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#2: Re: pink bulb with points

Posted on 2006-07-19 18:44:42 by told2b

Tony wrote:
> I am wondering what is growing on the leaves of my maple trees. It is a
> 1/2 inch diameter pink bulb with thorn-like protrusions on it. I have
> photos. Does anyone have any idea what it might be?

Maple Eyespot Gall? Or some other gall.
HTH

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#3: Re: pink bulb with points

Posted on 2006-07-20 17:34:52 by Tony

told2b wrote:
> Tony wrote:
> > I am wondering what is growing on the leaves of my maple trees. It is a
> > 1/2 inch diameter pink bulb with thorn-like protrusions on it. I have
> > photos. Does anyone have any idea what it might be?
>
> Maple Eyespot Gall? Or some other gall.
> HTH

Pictures I have seen on the web of maple eyespot gall are simply a
discoloration on the leaf. This is actually a bulbous formation (a
seperate life form) that appears to either find a home on the leaf or
maybe even be parasitic.

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#4: Re: pink bulb with points

Posted on 2006-07-20 19:30:46 by told2b

Tony wrote:
> told2b wrote:
> > Tony wrote:
> > > I am wondering what is growing on the leaves of my maple trees. It is a
> > > 1/2 inch diameter pink bulb with thorn-like protrusions on it. I have
> > > photos. Does anyone have any idea what it might be?
> >
> > Maple Eyespot Gall? Or some other gall.
> > HTH
>
> Pictures I have seen on the web of maple eyespot gall are simply a
> discoloration on the leaf. This is actually a bulbous formation (a
> seperate life form) that appears to either find a home on the leaf or
> maybe even be parasitic.

Try looking up Hedgehog Galls. Usually found on oak but they seem to
fit your description.
HTH

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