Erysiphe capreae
Erysiphe capreae is a powdery mildew found only on Salix caprea (the Goat Willow or Common Sallow, with broad leaves). Microscopic examination of chasmothecia is needed.
Erysiphe adunca is also found on Salix caprea
host/microscopy 
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On Salix caprea
Graham Calow
Sapcote, Grace Road balancing pond
31 October 2022
Goat Willow
det. R Lemmon from specimen
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Species profile
- Species group:
- fungus
- Kingdom:
- Fungi
- Order:
- Helotiales
- Family:
- Erysiphaceae
- Records on NatureSpot:
- 11
- First record:
- 09/10/2019 (lemmon, roy)
- Last record:
- 18/09/2024 (lemmon, roy)
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