Epichloe festucae
Galls the stems of Festuca species, Koeleria species and Schedonorus species. The gall often has a rather tubular appearance. It is white in the early stages, yellowing when mature.
Other Epichloe species - the identification of the host grass is important in determining likely species.
Please provide photograph of the area affected by 'choke' and an image of the host grass. Please state the host grass species in the comments section. Microscopic examination may be necessary.
State host plant genus
Uncommon or under-recorded.
Uncommon or under-recorded.
Melinda Bell
Warren Hills
26 May 2023
"choke" galls on Sheep's Fescue
sue
Warren Hills, field on NW side of hills
26 May 2023
on fescue
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Species profile
- Species group:
- Fungi
- Kingdom:
- Fungi
- Order:
- Hypocreales
- Family:
- Clavicipitaceae
- Records on NatureSpot:
- 3
- First record:
- 01/06/2017 (lemmon, roy)
- Last record:
- 26/05/2023 (Bell, Melinda)
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