Cone Gall - Causer unknown (Cone Gall)
Description
A hard woody 'lump' gall of varying shape, but often rather cone shaped and 3 or 4 cm in height. The growth sometimes appears to be directly attached to the twig or branch. More information can be found in the British Plant Gall Aidgap key of 2011 at the top of page 291.
Identification difficulty
Habitat
Found on many Salix species (Willows) and particularly prominent in the winter months.
When to see it
All year round.
UK Status
Believed to be fairly frequent in Britain, but poorly recorded.
VC55 Status
Status in Leicestershire and Rutland not known.
Graham Calow
Near High Cross
21 March 2016
on willow
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Graham Calow
Near High Cross
21 March 2016
on willow
