Allodus podophylli explained

Allodus podophylli, the mayapple rust,^[1] is a plant pathogen. This fungal parasite forms tiny bright orange cups on the underside of leaves of mayapple.^[1]

While the name Puccinia podophylli is often used, in 2012 the name Allodus podophylli was resurrected based on DNA evidence.^[2]

External links

• • • Mayapple Rust Resurrection
• Taxonomy of mayapple rust: the genus Allodus resurrected

Notes and References

1. http://www.fungimag.com/spring-2013-articles/LRV6I1Mayapple.pdf Mayapple Rust Resurrection. Accessed : 2015-05-11
2. Catherine. Andrew . Aime . Minnis . 2012 . Taxonomy of mayapple rust: the genus Allodus resurrected . Mycologia . 104 . 4 . 942–950. 10.3852/11-350 . 22495446.