A tiny Alder Tongue, Taphrina alni, on a female Common Alder cone.
Blo' Norton, Norfolk, today.
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Blo' Norton, Norfolk, today.
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October 1, 2026 at 6:16 PM
A tiny Alder Tongue, Taphrina alni, on a female Common Alder cone.
Blo' Norton, Norfolk, today.
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Blo' Norton, Norfolk, today.
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Alder Tongue - Taphrina alni on Alnus incarna cones #FungiFriends #ukwildlife
August 7, 2025 at 5:38 PM
Alder Tongue - Taphrina alni on Alnus incarna cones #FungiFriends #ukwildlife
Alder Tongue, Taphrina alni.
On a private nature reserve at Cranwich, Norfolk, on Sunday.
www.jeremybartlett.co.uk/2021/08/26/a...
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On a private nature reserve at Cranwich, Norfolk, on Sunday.
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August 19, 2026 at 3:24 PM
Alder Tongue, Taphrina alni.
On a private nature reserve at Cranwich, Norfolk, on Sunday.
www.jeremybartlett.co.uk/2021/08/26/a...
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On a private nature reserve at Cranwich, Norfolk, on Sunday.
www.jeremybartlett.co.uk/2021/08/26/a...
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March 11, 2025 at 7:06 PM
Alder Tongue, Taphrina alni, growing on a green female Common Alder cone.
By the River Wensum in Norwich today.
www.jeremybartlett.co.uk/2021/08/26/a...
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By the River Wensum in Norwich today.
www.jeremybartlett.co.uk/2021/08/26/a...
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September 4, 2025 at 3:35 PM
Alder Tongue, Taphrina alni, growing on a green female Common Alder cone.
By the River Wensum in Norwich today.
www.jeremybartlett.co.uk/2021/08/26/a...
#Fungi #FungiFriends
By the River Wensum in Norwich today.
www.jeremybartlett.co.uk/2021/08/26/a...
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March 17, 2025 at 9:22 PM
Taphrina deformans # Mycology 🌿
April 23, 2025 at 4:59 AM
Taphrina deformans # Mycology 🌿
Witches' broom galls on a silver birch #tree. These twisted clusters of abnormal growth are caused by the Taphrina betulina fungus.
#Stunday #mycology #FungiFriends #nature #photography #BlueSkyMonday
#Stunday #mycology #FungiFriends #nature #photography #BlueSkyMonday
October 26, 2025 at 9:15 PM
Witches' broom galls on a silver birch #tree. These twisted clusters of abnormal growth are caused by the Taphrina betulina fungus.
#Stunday #mycology #FungiFriends #nature #photography #BlueSkyMonday
#Stunday #mycology #FungiFriends #nature #photography #BlueSkyMonday
June 8, 2025 at 6:13 PM
Common Alder (Alnus glutinosa) cones with Alder Tongues (Taphrina alni).
1. An old specimen by the Yare valley walk, Norwich (seen today).
2. A fresh specimen at Wheatfen (August 2023).
www.naturespot.org/species/alde...
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1. An old specimen by the Yare valley walk, Norwich (seen today).
2. A fresh specimen at Wheatfen (August 2023).
www.naturespot.org/species/alde...
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January 4, 2025 at 4:14 PM
Common Alder (Alnus glutinosa) cones with Alder Tongues (Taphrina alni).
1. An old specimen by the Yare valley walk, Norwich (seen today).
2. A fresh specimen at Wheatfen (August 2023).
www.naturespot.org/species/alde...
#Fungi #FungiFriends
1. An old specimen by the Yare valley walk, Norwich (seen today).
2. A fresh specimen at Wheatfen (August 2023).
www.naturespot.org/species/alde...
#Fungi #FungiFriends
Witches' broom galls on Hornbeam (Carpinus betulus) in Palatine, Co. Carlow recently. Likely caused by Taphrina carpini but phytoplasmas can cause similar broom symptoms.
September 13, 2025 at 8:02 AM
Witches' broom galls on Hornbeam (Carpinus betulus) in Palatine, Co. Carlow recently. Likely caused by Taphrina carpini but phytoplasmas can cause similar broom symptoms.
December 13, 2024 at 12:52 PM
Wednesday 13th May
Pocket Plum #galls on Blackthorn : caused by the fungal pathogen Taphrina pruni, which causes the fruits to swell and distort (F&C Canal, Maryhill)
Pocket Plum #galls on Blackthorn : caused by the fungal pathogen Taphrina pruni, which causes the fruits to swell and distort (F&C Canal, Maryhill)
May 14, 2026 at 12:14 PM
Wednesday 13th May
Pocket Plum #galls on Blackthorn : caused by the fungal pathogen Taphrina pruni, which causes the fruits to swell and distort (F&C Canal, Maryhill)
Pocket Plum #galls on Blackthorn : caused by the fungal pathogen Taphrina pruni, which causes the fruits to swell and distort (F&C Canal, Maryhill)
Gall of the week is caused by the fungus Taphrina tosquinetii on alder, Alnus glutinosa.
Photographer unknown.
Photographer unknown.
October 23, 2025 at 9:03 AM
Gall of the week is caused by the fungus Taphrina tosquinetii on alder, Alnus glutinosa.
Photographer unknown.
Photographer unknown.
There's also a belief that these disorderly plant structures are "good luck", so if you spot one, lucky you (probably not as lucky for the tree)!
For more reading:
www.greatlakesphragmites.net/blog/freaky-...
For more reading:
www.greatlakesphragmites.net/blog/freaky-...
October 30, 2024 at 12:14 PM
There's also a belief that these disorderly plant structures are "good luck", so if you spot one, lucky you (probably not as lucky for the tree)!
For more reading:
www.greatlakesphragmites.net/blog/freaky-...
For more reading:
www.greatlakesphragmites.net/blog/freaky-...
Maybe early stages of fungal infection by Taphrina populina on leaves of Native Black Poplar in Abbey Gardens #BuryStEdmunds #Suffolk.
#WildWebsWednesday #Fungi
#WildWebsWednesday #Fungi
April 29, 2026 at 5:08 AM
Maybe early stages of fungal infection by Taphrina populina on leaves of Native Black Poplar in Abbey Gardens #BuryStEdmunds #Suffolk.
#WildWebsWednesday #Fungi
#WildWebsWednesday #Fungi
#Hexenbesen durch den Schlauchpilz Taphrina betulina an der Sandbirke (Betula Pendula) Diese Befallsdichte war dann wohl zu viel.
July 29, 2026 at 5:25 PM
#Hexenbesen durch den Schlauchpilz Taphrina betulina an der Sandbirke (Betula Pendula) Diese Befallsdichte war dann wohl zu viel.
Birch witches' broom.
Taphrina betulina, a fungal pathogen causing galls and tangled clusters in birch trees.
Shot in Infrared on a murky, overcast day in the woods
#infrared #ir #photography #fungifriends #trees
Taphrina betulina, a fungal pathogen causing galls and tangled clusters in birch trees.
Shot in Infrared on a murky, overcast day in the woods
#infrared #ir #photography #fungifriends #trees
February 1, 2025 at 6:43 PM
Birch witches' broom.
Taphrina betulina, a fungal pathogen causing galls and tangled clusters in birch trees.
Shot in Infrared on a murky, overcast day in the woods
#infrared #ir #photography #fungifriends #trees
Taphrina betulina, a fungal pathogen causing galls and tangled clusters in birch trees.
Shot in Infrared on a murky, overcast day in the woods
#infrared #ir #photography #fungifriends #trees
More birch trees, with witches' broom galls from Taphrina betulina infection.
Shot on a cold and snowy day on the Eastern Moors in Derbyshire.
#infrared #nature #fungifriends #trees #mycology
Shot on a cold and snowy day on the Eastern Moors in Derbyshire.
#infrared #nature #fungifriends #trees #mycology
February 9, 2025 at 4:50 PM
More birch trees, with witches' broom galls from Taphrina betulina infection.
Shot on a cold and snowy day on the Eastern Moors in Derbyshire.
#infrared #nature #fungifriends #trees #mycology
Shot on a cold and snowy day on the Eastern Moors in Derbyshire.
#infrared #nature #fungifriends #trees #mycology
Lovely to see most Beautiful vibrant Orange Bog Asphodel #seedheads Gentleshaw Common peat Bog this week. Plus uncommon sight Dawlish Warren NNR, Alder Wrinkle Taphrina tosquinetii, Gall Fungus that Blisters Alder leaves, coats them in White ascospores @bsbibotany.bsky.social #wildflowerhour
August 30, 2026 at 8:45 PM
Lovely to see most Beautiful vibrant Orange Bog Asphodel #seedheads Gentleshaw Common peat Bog this week. Plus uncommon sight Dawlish Warren NNR, Alder Wrinkle Taphrina tosquinetii, Gall Fungus that Blisters Alder leaves, coats them in White ascospores @bsbibotany.bsky.social #wildflowerhour
First signs that some of these bird cherry flowers have been infected by the yeast Taphrina padi. #FungiFriday
May 15, 2026 at 5:31 PM
First signs that some of these bird cherry flowers have been infected by the yeast Taphrina padi. #FungiFriday
Witches' Broom (Taphrina betulina) on Birkwood, Bavelaw, #PentlandHills 2.25pm 22/12/2024. #ukwildlife #nature @bsbiscotland.bsky.social
January 1, 2025 at 1:42 PM
Witches' Broom (Taphrina betulina) on Birkwood, Bavelaw, #PentlandHills 2.25pm 22/12/2024. #ukwildlife #nature @bsbiscotland.bsky.social
Taphrina pruni
Tul. 1866 Pocket Plum
On Prunus spinosa, a gall formed by the fungus, which induces distortion of the fruits (sloes).
Tul. 1866 Pocket Plum
On Prunus spinosa, a gall formed by the fungus, which induces distortion of the fruits (sloes).
June 11, 2025 at 7:16 PM
Taphrina pruni
Tul. 1866 Pocket Plum
On Prunus spinosa, a gall formed by the fungus, which induces distortion of the fruits (sloes).
Tul. 1866 Pocket Plum
On Prunus spinosa, a gall formed by the fungus, which induces distortion of the fruits (sloes).
Die rosarote Farbe wird durch Carotinoide verursacht, die vermutlich als Sonnenschutz für Taphrina deformans dienen. Bekämpft werden kann der Pilz durch spritzen mit Fungizid im Jänner - März, vor dem Knospenaufsprung.
May 29, 2024 at 3:37 AM
Die rosarote Farbe wird durch Carotinoide verursacht, die vermutlich als Sonnenschutz für Taphrina deformans dienen. Bekämpft werden kann der Pilz durch spritzen mit Fungizid im Jänner - März, vor dem Knospenaufsprung.