Peronospora lepidii

Alternative names
Perofascia lepidii
Description

This is a water mould (also known as downy mildew) which appears as a powdery white coating on various Lepidium species causing the stems and inflorescences to become swollen or distorted.

Identification difficulty
Habitat

Wherever the host species occur.

When to see it

When the host species are in leaf.

UK Status

Little recorded in Britain.

VC55 Status

Status in Leicestershire and Rutland not known.

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Species profile

Species group:
Slime Moulds
Kingdom:
Chromista
Order:
Peronosporales
Family:
Peronosporaceae
Records on NatureSpot:
3
First record:
28/07/2016 (Grimes, Martin)
Last record:
18/08/2016 (Calow, Graham)

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