Synchytrium sanguineum Schröter, 1876

Fungi, Chytridiomycota, Chytridiomycetes, Chytridiales

on Cirsium

gall

numerous, hypophyllous, hyaline reddish, less than 0.5 mm large, hard multicellular warts, usually in groups, at the underside the leaves just above the ground. Often forming extensive blood-red crusts.

hostplants

Asteraceae, narrowly monophagous

Cirsium palustre.

references

Brandenburger (1985a), Buhr (1964b), Karling (1964a), Klenke & Scholler (2015a), Redfern & Shirley (2011a).

09/01/2016