Rhubarb Leaf-spot - Ramularia rhei
The fungus Ramularia rhei causes Rhubarb Leaf-spot. This takes the form of roughly circular or oval, sunken, reddish or tan coloured lesions on the leaves and stems of Rhubarb.
Where Rhubarb is present.
When Rhubarb is in leaf.
The fungi can overwinter on old rhubarb leaves and stalks. These fungi also can spread through infected rootstock.
Precise status in Britain is difficult to determine due to lack of records.
Status in Leicestershire and Rutland not known.
Ray Pearce
Shepshed garden
11 June 2018
Ray Pearce
Shepshed garden
11 June 2018
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Species profile
- Species group:
- Fungi
- Kingdom:
- Fungi
- Order:
- Capnodiales
- Family:
- Mycosphaerellaceae
- Records on NatureSpot:
- 2
- First record:
- 11/06/2018 (Pearce, Ray)
- Last record:
- 15/08/2023 (axon, kaye)
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