Pucciniastrum epilobii

Pucciniastrum epilobii is a fungal rust that affects Willowherb species (including Rosebay Willowherb) and Fuchsia species - it alternates on Pine species.  On Willowherb it causes yellowing of the upper surface of the leaf whilst the underside bears the orange uredinia.

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Wherever the host plants occur.

When the host plants are in leaf.

Widespread and fairly frequent in Britain.

Status in Leicestershire and Rutland not known.