Periwinkle Mildew - Golovinomyces vincae

Description

Golovinomyces vincae is a powdery mildew which affects the leaves of Periwinkle (Vinca).

Similar Species

Other species of powdery mildew may affect this host - microscopic examination is needed

Identification difficulty

host

Recording advice

Photograph the mildew on the host plant, and add host species to the comments for your record.  Depending on host species, microscopic examination may be needed to separate from similar species.

Habitat

Periwinkle (Vinca)

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Species profile

Species group:
fungus
Kingdom:
Fungi
Order:
Helotiales
Family:
Erysiphaceae
Records on NatureSpot:
2
First record:
17/04/2020 (Calow, Graham)
Last record:
12/04/2023 (Pugh, Dylan)

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