''Silene nivalis'' is a
flowering plant in the
pink family (Caryophyllaceae) native to Romania. A smut fungus, ''
Microbotryum violaceum
''Microbotryum violaceum'', also known as the anther smut fungus, was formerly known as ''Ustilago violacea''. It is a Basidiomycete obligate parasite of many Caryophyllaceae. But it has now separated into many species due to its host specificity ...
'' affects the anthers.
References
nivalis
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