Ramularia purpurascens
Ramularia purpurascens
Description
A white mould that affects Winter Heliotrope, causing dark purplish leaf spots. Greyish tufts of conidia emerge from the stomata mainly on the leaf undersides.
Similar Species
Butterbur is affected by a different species of Ramularia. Other organisms may cause similar purplish spots
Recording advice
Photograph the leaf spots and white tufts of conidia on the host. Ensure you have noted the host-plant species in your comments
Habitat
Roadsides, parks, etc., on Winter Heliotrope leaves
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