Erysiphe aquilegiae var. ranunculi

Description

Erysiphe aquilegiae var. ranunculi is a powdery mildew fungus that affects the leaves of various members of the Ranunculaceae family.

Similar Species

The var. aquiligiae is found on Aquilegia and Caltha as well as Ranunculus.

Habitat

Anywhere the host plants are found

When to see it

Whenever the host plants are in leaf.

UK Status

Widespread and fairly frequent in Britain.

VC55 Status

Status in Leicestershire and Rutland not known.

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Species profile

Species group:
Fungi
Kingdom:
Fungi
Order:
Erysiphales
Family:
Erysiphaceae
Records on NatureSpot:
13
First record:
02/06/2016 (Grimes, Martin)
Last record:
27/08/2024 (lemmon, roy)

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