Puccinia galii-verni
Puccinia galii-verni is a fungus which galls Bedstraws (Galium verum, G saxatile, G uliginosum) and rarely Crosswort (Cruciata laevipes). It usually affects the stem or underside of leaves, producing small orange-brown swellings with brown telia. There is no host alternation, and only telia are produced
Unless identified by a recognised expert, a photo is required and the specimen should be examined with a microscope. In the comments box, state the key or ID method used and describe the size and identifying characters.
Puccinia galii-verni appears to be widespread in Britain, but true status is difficult to determine due to lack of records.
Status in Leicestershire and Rutland not known.
Melinda Bell
Bardon Hill
19 June 2021
stem of heath bedstraw
sue
Warren Hills, field on NW side of hills
26 May 2023
on Heath bedstraw
Melinda Bell
Bardon Hill
19 June 2021
small swellings some areas look orange
Melinda Bell
Bardon Hill
19 June 2021
on Heath Bedstraw
sue
Warren Hills, field on NW side of hills
26 May 2023
on heath bedstraw
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Species profile
- Species group:
- Fungi
- Kingdom:
- Fungi
- Order:
- Pucciniales
- Family:
- Pucciniaceae
- Records on NatureSpot:
- 6
- First record:
- 15/09/2020 (lemmon, roy)
- Last record:
- 26/05/2023 (Timms, Sue)
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