Erysiphe pisi

Description

Erysiphe pisi is a powdery mildew which grows on members of the clover and vetch family, Fabaceae.  There are several varieties, depending on host. 

Similar Species

Erysiphe trifoliorum also occurs on Clovers, Bird'-foot Trefoils, Melilots and various vetches and vetchlings.  Erysiphe baeumleri occurs on Tufted Vetch and Hairy Tare.  See Woods et al (2024) for full host lists.  These species are difficult to tell apart, even with microscopic examination

Identification difficulty

host

Recording advice

Photograph on host plant, and add host species to the comments for your record.  Check host in Woods et al (2024); depending on host, microscopic examination or confirmation by an expert before sending to NatureSpot is needed to separate from similar species. 

Habitat

On various species in the legume family, Fabaceae, including Hairy Tare, Smooth Tare, Vetchlings, Medicks, Red Clover, Common Vetch, Bush Vetch and Broad Bean - see Woods et al (2024) for full host list. 

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Species profile

Species group:
fungus
Kingdom:
Fungi
Order:
Helotiales
Family:
Erysiphaceae
Records on NatureSpot:
10
First record:
01/09/2019 (lemmon, roy)
Last record:
06/09/2025 (lemmon, roy)

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