Pustule (adj. pustulate)

• Title

  Pustule (adj. pustulate)

• Definition

  A small pimple-like eruption from the surface of part of a plant; e.g., from the hypanthium.

• Notes

  The pustules may be caused by fungal, bacterial, or viral infection. In Lecythis pittierii these pustules are found on nearly all of the colllections in the herbarium of NYBG.

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