Melampsora laricis-populina
Description
A yellowy-orange rust fungus that affects the leaves of various species of Poplar.
Identification difficulty
Recording advice
Unless identified by a recognised expert, a photo is required and the specimen should be examined with a microscope. In the comments box, state the key or ID method used and describe the size and identifying characters.
Habitat
Wherever the host trees occur.
When to see it
When the host trees are in leaf.
UK Status
Widespread in England and Wales.
VC55 Status
Status in Leicestershire and Rutland not known.
Saharima Roenisch
Leicester Abbey Park
30 September 2020
Saharima Roenisch
Evington Park
17 September 2020
on Hybrid Black-poplar (Populus x canadensis)
Saharima Roenisch
Leicester Abbey Park
30 September 2020
Saharima Roenisch
Evington Park
17 September 2020
on Hybrid Black-poplar (Populus x canadensis)
Saharima Roenisch
Leicester Abbey Park
30 September 2020
Mark Skevington
Watermead CP North
20 August 2020
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Saharima Roenisch
Leicester Abbey Park
30 September 2020
Mark Skevington
Watermead CP North
20 August 2020
