Erysiphe tortilis
Erysiphe tortilis
Alternative names
Alphitomorpha tortilis and Microsphaera tortilis
Description
Erysiphe tortilis is a powdery mildew affecting leaves and other parts of our native Dogwood Cornus sanguinea. It also affects the two non-native white-berried species, Cornus alba and Cornus sericea, which are commonly planted in parks and landscaped areas.
Similar Species
Other Cornus species may be affected by Erysiphe pulchra
Recording advice
Photograph on host plant, and add host species to the comments for your record
Habitat
On Dogwoods
When to see it
Summer to early autumn.
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