Puccinia hysterium
Description
The rust fungus Puccinia hysterium galls Goat's-beard (Tragopogon pratensis) and may affect most of the plant which can become covered with aecia.
Identification difficulty

Recording advice
Please provide photographs showing the galls and plant. Please also state the host species when submitting your record.
Habitat
This rust may be encountered wherever the host species (Goat's-beard) occurs.
When to see it
Late spring and summer.
UK Status
Seems to be widespread in England, though perhaps rather local.
VC55 Status
Status in Leicestershire and Rutland not known.
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