Sorrel Rust - Puccinia oxalidis
Alternative names
Oxalis Rust
Description
A bright orange rust fungus affecting members of the Sorrel family (Oxalis), especially visible on the underside of the leaves.
Identification difficulty
Habitat
Wherever the host species grow.
When to see it
When oxalis plants are in leaf, but probably best looked for late March and during April.
Life History
The aecial stage can be found on Berberis repens.
UK Status
Widespread in England and Wales but not well recorded.
VC55 Status
There are a number of records for this species in Leicestershire and Rutland.
Graham Calow
Sapcote garden1
02 April 2016
on Pink Sorrel Oxalis articulata
Graham Calow
Sapcote garden1
02 April 2016
on Pink Sorrel Oxalis articulata
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