"tar spot" meaning in All languages combined

See tar spot on Wiktionary

Noun [English]

Head templates: {{en-noun|-}} tar spot (uncountable)
  1. A fungal disease affecting various plants and causing dark spots on leaves. Tags: uncountable Categories (topical): Fungal diseases
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