Epicoccum

Epicoccum is common in soil and food. It is the usual cause of leaf spots on plants.

The only species in the Epicoccum genus is Epicoccum purpurascens.

People often develop allergies to molds of this species.

External Links

• DoctorFungus on Epicoccum
• Mycology Department, University of Toronto on Epicoccum

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