Puccinia adoxae
Puccinia adoxae
Description
Puccinia adoxae causes galls on Moschatel (Adoxa moschatellina); the plant is stunted with swollen, distorted leaves and stems. Only chocolate-brown telia are formed, on both sides of the leaf, on petioles and stems. The teliospores are two-celled.
Similar Species
Puccinia albescens also affects on this host, but produces pale yellow aecia; telia are rarely produced
Recording advice
Photograph the dark brown telia on the host. Ensure you have noted the host-plant species in your comments
Habitat
on Adoxa moschatellina, in woodlands, often at streamsides or damp places
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