bird's-eye spot

bird's-eye spot
noun
: a disease of plants characterized by round dark spots with lighter surrounding tissue suggesting the appearance of a bird's eye: as
a. : a disease of tea leaves caused by a fungus (Cercospora theae)
b. : a leaf spot of the Hevea rubber tree caused by a fungus (Helminthosporium heveae)

Useful english dictionary. 2012.

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