Anemone Smut - Urocystis anemones

The smut Urocystis anemones affects various members of the anemone family especially Wood Anemone (Anemone nemorosa), causing blister like swellings beneath the epidermis which rupture to produce blackish spores.

Unless identified by a recognised expert, photos of the smut and the host plant is required and the specimen should be examined with a microscope. In the comments box, state the key or ID method used and describe the size and identifying characters.

Woodland where Wood Anemone is present.

Whenever host plants such as Wood Anemone are in leaf.

Widespread and probably fairly frequent in Britain, although not well recorded.

Status in Leicestershire and Rutland not known.