Dogwood anthracnose

Discula destructiva Redlin

Also called: dogwood anthracnose fungus

Edibility

Edibility unknown — do not eat

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Lookalikes

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Season

When this species has been recorded, by month, from open-licensed US and Canada observations. It shows when people report it, not a guarantee it is fruiting.

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Recorded observations of Dogwood anthracnose by month
MonthRecords
January0
February1
March1
April18
May9
June20
July4
August1
September2
October8
November0
December0

Where it is found

States and provinces with the most records. Check the foraging rules for the place you plan to visit.

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About

Discula destructiva is a fungus in the family Gnomoniaceae which causes dogwood anthracnose, affecting populations of dogwood trees native to North America. It was introduced to the United States in 1978 and is distributed throughout the Eastern United States and the Pacific Northwest. Its origins are unknown. It typically occurs in cool, wet spring and fall weather. One can avoid this fungus by watering dogwoods during drought and general cultural control care. Species affected: Cornus florida and Cornus nuttallii.

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