Birch Rust - Melampsoridium betulinum
Description
The rust fungus Melampsoridium betulinum affects the leaves of Birch species and alternates its life cycle with Larch.
Identification difficulty
Habitat
Areas where the host species Birch and Larch occur.
When to see it
When the host species are in leaf.
Life History
Since both host species are deciduous it is also thought to overwinter in buds, as well as producing resting spores.
UK Status
Widespread and fairly frequent in Britain.
VC55 Status
Status in Leicestershire and Rutland not known.
Barbara CooperLong Clawson19 July 2016underside of leaf
Barbara CooperLong Clawson19 July 2016
Barbara CooperLong Clawson19 July 2016
Barbara CooperLong Clawson19 July 2016
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