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Oak Leaf Blister

Taphrina caerulescens

Least Concern

Habitat & Distribution

Native to Europe and North America, inhabiting ecosystems characteristic of the region.

Distributed across Belgium, Denmark, Norway, Sweden, and United States.

🇳🇴 Norway 🇸🇪 Sweden 🇧🇪 Belgium 🇩🇰 Denmark 🇺🇸 United States

Conservation Status

LC Least Concern

Full Taxonomy

Kingdom
Fungi (Fungi)
Phylum
Ascomycota (Sac Fungi)
Class
Taphrinomycetes (Taphrinomycetes)
Order
Taphrinales (Taphrinales)
Family
Taphrinaceae
Genus
Taphrina
Species
Taphrina caerulescens (Oak Leaf Blister)

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Least Concern
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Taphrina johansonii
Least Concern
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Birch Besom
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Least Concern
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Christmas Fern Leaf Curl
Taphrina polystichi
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Pocket Plum
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Not Evaluated
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Poplar Leaf Curl
Taphrina populina
Least Concern
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Taphrina sadebeckii
Least Concern
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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the scientific name of Oak Leaf Blister?
The scientific name of Oak Leaf Blister is Taphrina caerulescens. It belongs to the genus Taphrina.
What is the conservation status of Oak Leaf Blister?
Oak Leaf Blister (Taphrina caerulescens) is classified as Least Concern by the IUCN Red List.
Where does Oak Leaf Blister live?
Oak Leaf Blister is found in Distributed across Belgium, Denmark, Norway, Sweden, and United States.. Countries include Belgium, Denmark, Norway, Sweden, United States.
What family does Oak Leaf Blister belong to?
Oak Leaf Blister (Taphrina caerulescens) belongs to the genus Taphrina, which is part of the taxonomic family Taphrinaceae.
Is Oak Leaf Blister endangered?
No, Oak Leaf Blister (Taphrina caerulescens) is classified as Least Concern on the IUCN Red List, meaning it is not currently at significant risk of extinction.
What kingdom does Oak Leaf Blister belong to?
Oak Leaf Blister (Taphrina caerulescens) belongs to the kingdom Fungi (Fungi).
What are the closest relatives of Oak Leaf Blister?
The closest relatives of Oak Leaf Blister in the genus Taphrina include Alder Tongue, Alder Wrinkle, Aspen Tongue, Birch Besom, Christmas Fern Leaf Curl.

Native Range — 5 Countries

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Genus Taphrina — 16 Species

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Alder Tongue
Taphrina alni
LC 🐾
Alder Wrinkle
Taphrina tosquinetii
LC 🐾
Aspen Tongue
Taphrina johansonii
LC 🐾
Birch Besom
Taphrina betulina
LC 🐾
Christmas Fern Leaf Curl
Taphrina polystichi
NE 🐾
Pocket Plum
Taphrina pruni
NE 🐾
Poplar Leaf Curl
Taphrina populina
LC 🐾
Taphrina sadebeckii
LC 🐾
Taphrina ulmi
VU 🐾
Taphrina epiphylla
LC 🐾
Taphrina bullata
NE 🐾
Peach Leaf Curl
Taphrina deformans
NE 🐾
Bird Cherry Pocket
Taphrina padi
LC 🐾
Cherry Leaf Curl
Taphrina wiesneri
LC
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Oak Leaf Blister
Taphrina caerulescens
LC
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Eastern American Alder Tongue Gall Fungus
Taphrina robinsoniana
NE
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