Puccinia millefolii

Puccinia millefolii

Alternative names
Some sources identify this species on yarrow as Puccinia cnici-oleracei
Description

A rust affecting leaves and stems of Yarrow Achillea millefolium.   There is no host plant alternation, and only dark brown telia on yellowed spots are formed.  Teliospores are two-celled, on a short pedicel.

Similar Species

other species in the Asteraceae are affected by different species of rust.

Identification difficulty

host

Recording advice

Photograph the rust on the host.  Ensure you have noted the host-plant species in your comments. 

Habitat

Yarrow, grassland

Further Information

Apart from host, the rust is very similar to Puccinia cnici-oleracei which affects some species of thistle, and some sources regard them as conspecific.  See Plant Parasites of Europe account 

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