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 CalowHolwell Reserve11 May 2017on Colt's-foot - underside of leaf
Graham CalowB4114, Narborough07 June 2017rust fungus on Colt's-foot
Graham CalowB4114, Narborough07 June 2017rust fungus on Colt's-foot
Melinda BellSence Valley18 August 2018
steven lewiswelby16 September 2016
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
