Thursday, 09 February 2012

Puccinia smyrnii

Facts
Common Name: 
Puccinia smyrnii
Scientific Name: 
Puccinia smyrnii
Information
Description: 
A rust parasitic on Smyrnium olusatrum (Alexanders)
Distribution: 
In most areas where the host occurs, although it does appear to be largely absent on Smyrnium olusatrum away from the coast.
Micro Habitat: 
Parasitic on Smyrnium olusatrum (Alexanders)
Spores: 
The teliospores have a characteristic broadly honeycomb-like ornamentation.