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Rust on roses

25 Friday Apr 2025

Posted by sconzani in fungi, plants

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Phragmidium mucronatum, Phragmidium tuberculatum, rust fungi, rust on Field rose, rust on roses

I haven’t seen many fungi lately but this blob of bright orange rust really stood out amongst the greenery of this Field rose. The two possible species that might have caused this spectacular sight, Phragmidium mucronatum and Phragmidium tuberculatum, can be tricky to separate so I haven’t tried. If you’re interested in reading a discussion on the subject, check out this link to the UK Fungi Forum.

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