Examples of SOLEMN. 1  He spoke in a solemn and thoughtful manner. 2  He wore a very solemn expression on his face. 3  He recited the poem in a solemn voice. 4  A solemn crowd gathered around the grave.
Rust on hollyhocks is caused by the fungal pathogen Puccinia malvacearum and impacts hollyhock leaves and stems. This fungus first appears on leaves as yellow, circular spots about 1/8 inch wide. These yellow spots enlarge and swellings develop on leaf undersides.
Spotted wilt, caused by a virus, is transmitted by the larvae of several species of insect called thrips. Plants commonly are stunted and bunchy. Brown, purplish, pale green, red, yellow, or white rings (often zoned) and spots form in leaves, flowers, and fruit; long streaks may develop in petioles and stems.