Epichloe baconii
Description
A 'choke' fungus gall on Agrostis species of grass; node of stem encircled by a fungal stroma which is whitish to begin with then bright yellow when mature.
Similar Species
Other species of Epichloe are present on other species of grass.
Identification difficulty
Recording advice
The grass host must be identifed
sue
Newtown Linford Cemetery, Groby Lane
27 July 2023
sue
Newtown Linford Cemetery, Groby Lane
27 July 2023
sue
Newtown Linford Cemetery, Groby Lane
27 July 2023
sue
Newtown Linford Cemetery, Groby Lane
27 July 2023
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Species profile
- Species group:
- Fungi
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- Records on NatureSpot:
- 1
- First record:
- 27/07/2023 (Timms, Sue)
- Last record:
- 27/07/2023 (Timms, Sue)
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