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Grey mould, Botrytis cinerea, rotted lemon fruit on the tree, Campania, Italy, May
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Grey mould, Botrytis cinerea, rotted lemon fruit on the tree, Campania, Italy, May
FLPA images of Wildlife and nature
Media ID 10594861
© FLPA/Nigel Cattlin
Cinerea Citrus Crop Disease Diseased Fruit Fungal Fungus Grey Italy Leaf Leaves Lemon Limon Mold Mould Naples Pathogen Sorrento Botrytis Campania Rotted
Nature's Sour Surprise - When Life Gives You Lemons. . . and Grey Mould!
EDITORS COMMENTS
. In this photo print, captured by the talented FLPA/Nigel Cattlin in Campania, Italy, we witness a rather unexpected twist on the classic saying. A once vibrant lemon tree stands tall against the backdrop of Sorrento Bay and Naples, but upon closer inspection, it reveals its hidden secret - a cluster of rotting lemons plagued by grey mould. Botrytis cinerea, also known as grey mould or mold, has taken hold of these poor citrus fruits with mischievous delight. The fungus spreads its spores across their surface like an abstract painting gone awry. It seems even Mother Nature couldn't resist adding her artistic touch to this peculiar scene! But fear not! Amidst the chaos caused by this fungal invader lies an oddly fascinating beauty. The delicate flowers and lush green leaves surrounding the infected fruit create a striking contrast against nature's destructive force. This image serves as a gentle reminder that life doesn't always go according to plan – sometimes it hands us sour surprises when we least expect them. So next time you encounter a challenge or setback in your own life, remember these resilient lemons and find humor in embracing the unexpected twists that make our journey all the more interesting!
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