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Brand, B. & G. & Shattock, R., 2006

Sorting out Gymnosporangium species - the aecial stage

A discussion of the four spp of this genus that are established in Britain. The distinguishing features of their aecial stages are discussed, especially of G. clavariiforme and G. confusum which can both occur on hawthorn.

Journal Field Mycology
Volume Vol 7(4)
Page range 123-127
Illustrations Scanning electron micrographs of aecial peridia. Vice-county distribution maps.

Malcolm Storey

Taxonomic Scope

Gymnosporangium R. Hedw., 1805 (a genus of rust fungi) Identification Current

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