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Pocket Plum

Taphrina pruni

Taxonomy

Kingdom: Fungi ›Phylum: Ascomycota ›Class: Taphrinomycetes ›Order: Taphrinales ›Family: Taphrinaceae ›Genus: Taphrina

About

Taphrina pruni is a fungal plant pathogen of blackthorn (Prunus spinosa) that causes the Pocket or bladder Plum gall, a chemically induced distortion of the fruit (sloes), producing swollen on one side, otherwise deformed and flattened fruit gall without a stone. The twigs on infected plants may also be deformed with small strap-shaped leaves.

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the scientific name of Pocket Plum?
The scientific name of Pocket Plum is Taphrina pruni.
What kingdom does Pocket Plum belong to?
Pocket Plum belongs to the kingdom Fungi.
What phylum does Pocket Plum belong to?
Pocket Plum belongs to the phylum Ascomycota.
What class does Pocket Plum belong to?
Pocket Plum belongs to the class Taphrinomycetes.
What order does Pocket Plum belong to?
Pocket Plum belongs to the order Taphrinales.
What family does Pocket Plum belong to?
Pocket Plum belongs to the family Taphrinaceae.
What genus does Pocket Plum belong to?
Pocket Plum belongs to the genus Taphrina.