Gall on nettle:: OS grid NS3878 :: Geograph Britain and Ireland

NS3878 : Gall on nettle

near to Renton, West Dunbartonshire, Great Britain

Gall on nettle

This gall, caused by the fungus Puccinia urticata ("nettle rust", or "nettle clustercup rust") is very common on nettles, and can appear on the stem, leaf stalk, leaf, or flowers of the plant. This example was found beside a path through the woods.

For a more detailed explanation, and another illustration, see: NS3679 : Gall on nettle.

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2008

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Grid Square: NS3878, 119 images (more nearby)
Photographer: Lairich Rig (find more nearby)
Image classification^?: Supplemental image
Date Taken: Wednesday, 7 May, 2008 (more nearby)
Submitted: Wednesday, 20 August, 2008
Geographical Context: Woodland, Forest
Image Buckets ^?: Closeup Life
Category: Galls (more nearby)
Subject Location: OSGB36: NS 385 782 [100m precision]
WGS84: 55:58.2114N 4:35.3397W
Photographer Location: OSGB36: NS 385 782
View Direction: NORTH (about 0 degrees)