SCIENTIFIC NAME: PUCCINIA POARUM
VERNACULAR NAME: COLTS-FOOT RUST

Fig 1
DESCRIPTION 1 - 2cm in diameter. The small clustered area beneath the leaves of the chosen host plant is made up of relatively few cups compared to other species. In fact about 20 to 30 cups is most common. Each cup is a deep orange colour and has a slightly wrinkled edge.
SPORES N/A
HABITAT On Colts-Foot leaves.
SEASON Uncommon. May to June.

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