Podosphaera epilobii
Podosphaera epilobii
Alternative names
Sphaerotheca epilobii
Description
A powdery mildew affecting Willowherbs (Epilobium and Chamerion angustifolium); often recorded on Great Hairy Willowherb, covering stem, shoots and leaves in thick white mycelium, often causing thickening and distorted, stunted growth. This is considered to be a gall-causer.
Recording advice
Photograph the mildew on host plant, and add host species to the comments for your record; note whether gall-causing.
Habitat
Willowherbs
Further Information
ref.: Redfern, M & Shirley, P. 2023. British Plant Galls. FSC
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