Golovinomyces cichoracearum

Alternative names
Erysiphe cichoracearum
Description

Golovinomyces cichoracearum is a fungal plant pathogen that causes a powdery mildew on various plants including Prickly Sow-thistle, Nipplewort,  melon, cucumber, pumpkin, and squash. The primary symptoms are white, powder-like spots on the leaves and stems.

Similar Species

Sphaerotheca fuliginea causes a similar looking powdery mildew of cucurbits

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Habitat

Wherever the host plants occur.

When to see it

Summer and early autumn.

UK Status

It seems to be widespread 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:
20
First record:
23/10/2014 (Thompson, Peter)
Last record:
28/10/2022 (lemmon, roy)

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