Puccinia betonicae

Puccinia betonicae

Description

Puccinia betonicae is a rust fungus which causes galls on the leaves of Betony (Stachys officinalis).  The leaf becomes paler and elongated. There is no host alternation, and only brown telia are produced

Identification difficulty

host

Recording advice

Photograph the rust on the host.  Ensure you have noted the host-plant species in your comments

Habitat

on Betony

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