Puccinia urticata

Nettle Rust Fungus

Puccinia urticata, Nettle Rust Fungus. A pathogenic fungus that infects the leaves and stems of the Stinging Nettle, Uritica dioica. The fungus is spread by spores.


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Fungus on Nettle
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Puccinia urticata, Nettle Rust Fungus
Surface
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Infected stem section
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Puccinia urticata, Nettle Rust Fungus
Section near surface
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Puccinia urticata, Nettle Rust Fungus
Spores

Photograph detail


Slide 1: Puccinia urticata, Nettle Rust Fungus. Infected host plant, a Stinging Nettle, Urtica dioica. Churchyard, Redmire. May.


Slide 2: Puccinia urticata, Nettle Rust Fungus. Surface of fungus showing fruiting bodies. Churchyard, Redmire. May.


Slide 3: Puccinia urticata, Nettle Rust Fungus. Section of Nettle stem and fungus. Churchyard, Redmire. May.


Slide 4: Puccinia urticata, Nettle Rust Fungus. Section of surface area of Nettle stem and fungus, showing fruiting bodies. Churchyard, Redmire. May.


Slide 5: Puccinia urticata, Nettle Rust Fungus. Spores. Photographed at x400, brightfield illumination. Churchyard, Redmire. May.