Cephaleuros

/ˌsɛfəˈljʊərɒs/ noun

A genus of parasitic algae that infects and damages leaves and branches of plants.

From Greek 'kephalē' (head) + 'euros' (broad or wide, possibly referring to spread). This genus was named for its head-like or broad growth pattern on plant surfaces.

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