Ramularia ulmariae

Description

The White Mould Ramularia ulmariae causes purple spots to appear on the leaves of Meadowsweet. Small white tufts of conidia in caespituli, emerging from stomata, should be visible. 

Similar Species

Similar spots can be caused by pathogens or physical damage.

Identification difficulty

microscope

Recording advice

Microscopic examination is needed.  We recommend that your record is verified by an expert before submission to NatureSpot

Habitat

Meadowsweet

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Species profile

Species group:
Fungi
Kingdom:
Fungi
Order:
Capnodiales
Family:
Mycosphaerellaceae
Records on NatureSpot:
2
First record:
12/05/2018 (Cann, Alan)
Last record:
10/07/2021 (Skevington, Mark)

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