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.
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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