Cedar Apple Rust (Gymnosporangium juniperi-virginianae Schwein.)

Many people are put off by the appearance of this fungus, but I find it to be quite attractive, as well as fascinating. From a distance, the cedars appear to have sprouted large orange blooms. I’ve heard some ascribe Blob-like characteristics to these fungal masses, but I’ve never seen one reach out and engulf passers-by.