Dibotryon morbosum or Apiosporina morbosa is a plant pathogen, which is the causal agent of black knot. It affects members of the Prunus genus such as cherry, plum, apricot, and chokecherry trees in North America. The disease produces rough, black growths that encircle and kill the infested parts, and provide habitat for insects.
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Is it poisonous?
We have no record of Black knot being toxic, poisonous or venomous. That is not proof that it is safe. Never eat, touch or handle a wild plant, mushroom or animal on the strength of an identification; ask someone qualified.
Classification
- Kingdom
- Fungi
- Phylum
- Ascomycota
- Class
- Dothideomycetes
- Order
- Venturiales
- Family
- Venturiaceae
- Genus
- Apiosporina
- Species
- Apiosporina morbosa
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