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 of this species in the herbarium of NYBG.

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