Primrose Rust - Puccinia primulae

Description

The rust fungus Puccinia primulae affects the leaves of Primrose causing slightly thickened pale yellow blotches on the leaves, bearing aecia.  There is no host alternation.  Rust-coloured uredinia and dark brown telia are present later.

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UK Status

It seems to be widespread in Britain.

VC55 Status

Status in Leicestershire and Rutland not known.

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Species profile

Common names
Primrose Rust
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Fungi
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Records on NatureSpot:
1
First record:
03/05/2022 (Bell, Melinda)
Last record:
03/05/2022 (Bell, Melinda)

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