Puccinia circaeae
Description
The rust fungus Puccinia circaeae galls the leaves of Enchanter's-nightshade. The stems and lower surfaces of leaves have raised areas, only telia present.
Identification difficulty
Habitat
Wherever Enchanter's-nightshade occurs.
When to see it
When Enchanter's-nightshade is in leaf.
UK Status
Widespread in Britain.
VC55 Status
Status in Leicestershire and Rutland not known.
Annie Smith
Charnwood Lodge NNR
12 September 2019
gall on Enchanter's-nightshade
Annie Smith
Charnwood Lodge NNR
12 September 2019
gall on Enchanter's-nightshade
Melinda Bell
Ashby,Leicester Road garden
04 August 2021
lower surface
Annie Smith
Charnwood Lodge NNR
12 September 2019
gall on Enchanter's-nightshade
Melinda Bell
Ashby,Leicester Road garden
04 August 2020
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Melinda Bell
Ashby,Leicester Road garden
04 August 2020
underside of leaf
Melinda Bell
Ashby,Leicester Road garden
04 August 2020
Melinda Bell
Ashby,Leicester Road garden
04 August 2021
Hazel Graves
Charnwood Lodge
29 July 2021
Hazel Graves
Charnwood Lodge
29 July 2021
