Bluebell Rust

Bluebell Rust - Uromyces muscari

Alternative names
Uromyces hyacinthi
Description

Bluebell Rust (Uromyces muscari) affects various Bluebell species and causes yellowed areas on the leaves filled with dark brown/black telia.   There is no host-plant alternation, and only telia are known.

Note that Bluebell Rust is given the scientific name Uromyces hyacinthi in other parts of Europe, but this is currently treated as a synonym of U. muscari in the UK.

Identification difficulty

host

Recording advice

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

Habitat

Bluebell leaves, including hybrid varieties naturalisedin gardens, roadsides and woodlands, etc.

When to see it

March to May

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