Well, here’s a new one to me — some sort of red growths on the leaves of this tree. Any one know what these are?
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Those are insect galls! Slice one open and you should see a tiny insect larvae inside!
Similar to this: http://a4.sphotos.ak.fbcdn.net/hphotos-ak-snc6/230046_586926148218_8700370_33118442_3286635_n.jpg
Thanks, Andrea! So much to learn…