Unknown s-verticillata-flower-gall
The inducer of this gall is unknown or undescribed.
Hosts: Spermacoce verticillata
Detachable: bothi
Color: gray, green, tan
Texture: hairless
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Shape: globular
Season: Winter
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Location: flower, stem
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Our ID Notes may contain important tips necessary for distinguishing this gall from similar galls and/or important information about the taxonomic status of this gall inducer.
Gallformers ID Notes
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Large globular galls formed on flowers of Spermacoce verticillata. The galls deform the flowers beyond recognition and may be mistaken for stem galls, attached at leaf nodes. The surface is hairless but rough and peeling. Observed in southern Florida in January.
”- Gallformers Contributors: (2024) Gallformers ID Notes©
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