Nettle Rash - Leptosphaeria acuta
The fruit bodies are black, smooth, shiny cones. Initially embedded in their host, they break through to the surface, often in large numbers. They have prominent, central ostioles, for spore release. They measure up to 0.5 mm diameter.
Found growing clustered at the bases of dead stems of Common Nettle.
Maturing in late winter and spring, though fruit bodies may be seen throughout the year.
Peter Smith
Cropston, Slate Bridge
12 April 2022
Peter Smith
Cropston, Slate Bridge
12 April 2022
Peter Smith
Cropston, Slate Bridge
12 April 2022
martindgrimes
Pickworth Drift
10 March 2022
martindgrimes
Barnsdale Wood
07 April 2016
martindgrimes
Pickworth Drift
10 March 2022
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Species profile
- Common names
- Nettle Rash
- Species group:
- Fungi
- Kingdom:
- Fungi
- Order:
- Pleosporales
- Family:
- Leptosphaeriaceae
- Records on NatureSpot:
- 28
- First record:
- 07/07/2013 (Thompson, Peter)
- Last record:
- 05/02/2024 (Smith, Peter)
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