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

Identification difficulty

host

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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