Wednesday, 15 February 2012

Albugo candida

Facts
Scientific Name: 
Albugo candida
Information
Description: 

A white blister-rust parasitic on a wide range of hosts in the family Brassicaceae; shown here on Shepherd's Purse (Capsella) and Hoary Mustard (Hirschfeldia incana).

Distribution: 

Widespread: especially common on Shepherd's Purse.

Habitat: 

Parasitic on Brassicaceae.