Peronospora alta
Description
A downy mildew occurring on plantains
Identification difficulty
host 
Recording advice
Photograph the mildew on the host plant, both sides of leaf; ensure you have noted the host plant species in your comments.
Habitat
plantains
sue
Ellistown, Penny Wakefield woodland, adj. Amazon
09 May 2026
on Greater Plantain
sue
Ellistown, Penny Wakefield woodland, adj. Amazon
09 May 2026
on Plantago major
sue
Ellistown, Penny Wakefield woodland, adj. Amazon
09 May 2026
sue
Ellistown, Penny Wakefield woodland, adj. Amazon
09 May 2026
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Species profile
- Species group:
- fungoid
- Kingdom:
- Chromista
- Order:
- Peronosporales
- Family:
- Peronosporaceae
- Records on NatureSpot:
- 1
- First record:
- 09/05/2026 (Timms, Sue)
- Last record:
- 09/05/2026 (Timms, Sue)
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