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.
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.
steven lewiswelby16 September 2016
Graham CalowB4114, Narborough07 June 2017rust fungus on Colt's-foot
Graham CalowHolwell Reserve11 May 2017on Colt's-foot - underside of leaf
Craig MabbettFrolesworth Manor Lake19 October 2016
steven lewiswelby16 September 2016
Craig MabbettFrolesworth Manor Lake19 October 2016
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Graham CalowB4114, Narborough07 June 2017rust fungus on Colt's-foot
Graham CalowHolwell Reserve11 May 2017on Colt's-foot
Graham CalowHolwell Reserve11 May 2017on Colt's-foot
Graham CalowB4114, Narborough07 June 2017rust fungus on Colt's-foot
Graham CalowB4114, Narborough07 June 2017rust fungus on Colt's-foot
