Puccinia galii-verni

Puccinia galii-verni is a fungus which galls Bedstraws (Galium verum, G saxatile, G uliginosum) and rarely Crosswort (Cruciata laevipes).  It usually affects the stem or underside of leaves, producing small orange-brown swellings with brown telia.  There is no host alternation, and only telia are produced

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Puccinia galii-verni appears to be widespread in Britain, but true status is difficult to determine due to lack of records.

Status in Leicestershire and Rutland not known.