Puccinia poarum
Description
The rust fungus Puccinia poarum galls the leaves of Colt's-foot (Tussilago farfara). The underside of the leaves have thickened areas bearing orange-red aecia and spermogonia.
Identification difficulty
Habitat
Wherever Colt's-foot occurs.
When to see it
When Colt's-foot is in leaf.
UK Status
Widespread and locally frequent in Britain.
VC55 Status
Status in Leicestershire and Rutland not known.
Graham Calow
Holwell Reserve
11 May 2017
on Colt's-foot - underside of leaf
Graham Calow
B4114, Narborough
07 June 2017
rust fungus on Colt's-foot
Graham Calow
B4114, Narborough
07 June 2017
rust fungus on Colt's-foot
Melinda Bell
Sence Valley
18 August 2018
steven lewis
welby
16 September 2016
Craig Mabbett
Frolesworth Manor Lake
19 October 2016
steven lewis
welby
16 September 2016
Craig Mabbett
Frolesworth Manor Lake
19 October 2016
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Graham Calow
B4114, Narborough
07 June 2017
rust fungus on Colt's-foot
Graham Calow
Holwell Reserve
11 May 2017
on Colt's-foot
Graham Calow
Holwell Reserve
11 May 2017
on Colt's-foot
Graham Calow
B4114, Narborough
07 June 2017
rust fungus on Colt's-foot
