Mallow Rust

Puccinia malvacearum

"Puccinia malvacearum", also known as hollyhock or mallow rust, is a species within the genus "Puccinia" known for attacking members of the family Malvaceae. An autoecious pathogen, it can complete its life cycle using a single host.
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Appearance

Plants affected by the rust include "Abutilon", "Alcea", "Hibiscus", "Lavatera", "Malva", "Malvastrum" and "Sphaeralcea".

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Taxonomy
KingdomFungi
DivisionBasidiomycota
ClassPucciniomycetes
OrderPucciniales
FamilyPucciniaceae
GenusPuccinia
SpeciesPuccinia malvacearum
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United States of America