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

Identification difficulty

host

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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