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.
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Yellow squares = NBN records (all known data)
Coloured circles = NatureSpot records: 2020+ | 2015-2019 | pre-2015