Willowherb Rust
Willowherb Rust - Puccinia pulverulenta
The rust causes galls on the leaves of Willowherbs (Epilobium) and the whole plant appears paler than usual, with curled leaves. There is no host alternation. The upperside of the leaves is yellowed and distorted; orange aecia are present, usually on underside of leaf. Brown uredinia and telia are present later.
The uredinial and telial stages of Pucciniastrum epilobii also affect willowherbs.
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