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Ustilago filiformis
The fungus Ustilago filiformis affects the leaves of various Glyceria species such as Reed sweet-grass (Glyceria maxima). The epidermis of the affected leaves rupture to reveal long narrow strips of the dark red-brown spore mass.
Unless identified by a recognised expert, photos are required, showing the smut and the host. Ensure you have included a note identifying the host-plant
Widespread in England, less well recorded elsewhere in Britain.
Status in Leicestershire and Rutland not known.
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Species profile
- Species group:
- Fungi
- Kingdom:
- Fungi
- Order:
- Ustilaginales
- Family:
- Ustilaginaceae
- Records on NatureSpot:
- 1
- First record:
- 23/06/2019 (Timms, Sue)
- Last record:
- 23/06/2019 (Timms, Sue)
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