Taphrina ulmi
Encyclopedia
Taphrina ulmi is a species of fungus
in the Taphrinaceae family. A plant pathogen, it causes leaf blister galls on elm (Ulmus sp.) trees.
Fungus
A fungus is a member of a large group of eukaryotic organisms that includes microorganisms such as yeasts and molds , as well as the more familiar mushrooms. These organisms are classified as a kingdom, Fungi, which is separate from plants, animals, and bacteria...
in the Taphrinaceae family. A plant pathogen, it causes leaf blister galls on elm (Ulmus sp.) trees.