Microbotryum parlatorei
This fungi affects Rumex species causing galls in stems, petioles and midribs, often with distortion and swelling of infected parts, which eventually rupture revealing the dark-violet dusty 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
Rarely recorded in Britain.
Rare in Leicestershire and Rutland.
sue
Carlton, Congerstone Rd, near junction
02 July 2023
on Rumex conglomeratus
sue
Carlton, Congerstone Lane triangle junction
24 June 2021
sue
Carlton, Congerstone Lane triangle junction
24 June 2021
sue
Carlton, Congerstone Rd, near junction
02 July 2023
sue
Carlton, Congerstone Lane triangle junction
24 June 2021
on Rumex conglomeratus
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Species profile
- Species group:
- Fungi
- Kingdom:
- Fungi
- Order:
- Microbotryales
- Family:
- Microbotryaceae
- Records on NatureSpot:
- 2
- First record:
- 24/06/2021 (Timms, Sue)
- Last record:
- 02/07/2023 (Timms, Sue)
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