Mint Rust - Puccinia menthae
Description
Puccinia menthae is a rust fungus which galls the leaves of various Mints. Young leaves at shoot tip become thickened, distorted, with purple patches.
Habitat
Where the host species occur.
When to see it
When the host species are in leaf.
UK Status
Widespread and fairly frequent in Britain.
VC55 Status
Status in Leicestershire and Rutland not known.
Graham CalowSharnford, Fosse Meadows28 September 2020on Water Mint
Graham CalowSharnford, Fosse Meadows28 September 2020on Water Mint
sueBagworth22 August 2020
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sueBagworth22 August 2020
Graham CalowSharnford, Fosse Meadows28 September 2020on Water Mint
