Golovinomyces orontii

Description

Golovinomyces orontii is a white, powdery mildew which affects a wide range of hosts including plants in the families Brassicaceae, Solanaceae and Cucurbitaceae.

Identification difficulty
Recording advice

Unless identified by a recognised expert, a photo 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.

Habitat

The mildew may occur wherever the host plants are found.

When to see it

When the host plants are in leaf.

UK Status

Widespread in Britain.

VC55 Status

Status in Leicestershire and Rutland not known.

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Species profile

Species group:
Fungi
Kingdom:
Fungi
Order:
Helotiales
Family:
Erysiphaceae
Records on NatureSpot:
1
First record:
27/08/2022 (Calow, Graham)
Last record:
27/08/2022 (Calow, Graham)

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