471 observationsNNR
Coltsfoot Gall Rust
Puccinia poarum
Taxonomy
Kingdom: Fungi ›Phylum: Basidiomycota ›Class: Pucciniomycetes ›Order: Pucciniales ›Family: Pucciniaceae ›Genus: Puccinia
About
Puccinia poarum,, the coltsfoot rust gall or meadow grass rust, is a plant pathogen. This fungal parasite forms a bright yellow gall, 1–2 cm across, on the underside of leaves of the coltsfoot (Tussilago farfara) and infects, but does not gall grasses of the family Poaceae.
Frequently Asked Questions
- The scientific name of Coltsfoot Gall Rust is Puccinia poarum.
- The Coltsfoot Gall Rust has a conservation status of NNR.
- Coltsfoot Gall Rust belongs to the kingdom Fungi.
- Coltsfoot Gall Rust belongs to the phylum Basidiomycota.
- Coltsfoot Gall Rust belongs to the class Pucciniomycetes.
- Coltsfoot Gall Rust belongs to the order Pucciniales.
- Coltsfoot Gall Rust belongs to the family Pucciniaceae.
- Coltsfoot Gall Rust belongs to the genus Puccinia.