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 SmithCharnwood Lodge NNR12 September 2019gall on Enchanter's-nightshade
Annie SmithCharnwood Lodge NNR12 September 2019gall on Enchanter's-nightshade
Melinda BellAshby,Leicester Road garden04 August 2021lower surface
Annie SmithCharnwood Lodge NNR12 September 2019gall on Enchanter's-nightshade
Melinda BellAshby,Leicester Road garden04 August 2020
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Melinda BellAshby,Leicester Road garden04 August 2020underside of leaf
Melinda BellAshby,Leicester Road garden04 August 2020
Melinda BellAshby,Leicester Road garden04 August 2021
Hazel GravesCharnwood Lodge29 July 2021
Hazel GravesCharnwood Lodge29 July 2021
