Susie ....
Thank you for the information. I get stem galls caused by gall wasps in my garden, but I have never had galls at the base of my plant. Guess that insect is not active here. Oh, I have plenty of others I can share ...
It makes sense that a gall located at the base of a cane would impair the vigor of the plant because it breaks the flow of sap from the roots up the cane.
Thanks again.
Smiles,
Lyn