A Fungus Among Us
Found on the edges of the Bluebird Trail and Goldfinch intersection, this Elderberry branch has an unusually large swollen stem that creates unique twists and turns. By using handy dandy field guides, Taltree staff discovered that it was actually the fungus, Puccinia bolleyana, that had found its way onto the plant! Nature’s full of mystery, so come out to our trails and see what unique things you can find!
Found on the edges of the Bluebird Trail and Goldfinch intersection, this Elderberry branch has an unusually large swollen stem that creates unique twists and turns. By using handy dandy field guides, Taltree staff discovered that it was actually the fungus, Puccinia bolleyana, that had found its way onto the plant! Nature’s full of mystery, so come out to our trails and see what unique things you can find!