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: such 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)

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