Podosphaera epilobii

Alternative names
Sphaerotheca epilobii
Description

Sphaerotheca epilobii affects the upper parts of Willowherbs. The stem, especially the side shoots, can become bent and slightly thickened covered with a whitish powdery mildew.

Identification difficulty
Habitat

Where the host Willowherbs occur.

When to see it

When the host species 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:
Helotiales
Family:
Erysiphaceae
Records on NatureSpot:
19
First record:
23/08/2016 (Grimes, Martin)
Last record:
27/08/2024 (lemmon, roy)

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