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.
Thielaviopsis black root rot often causes the plant to become stunted once the roots become severely rotted. The Virginia Cooperative Extension states that the disease will also cause holly leaves to lose color and drop. Black root rot is often associated with Japanese, inkberry and blue or Meserve holly.