Rust fungus

Acton, ACT

Rust fungus at Acton, ACT - 28 Sep 2023
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Identification history

Rust fungus 18 Oct 2023 Heino1
Unidentified 28 Sep 2023 ConBoekel

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I am wondering whether this might be myrtle rust. I suggest that the host plant is hederacea based on leaf size and shape.

2 comments

   28 Sep 2023
Host plants are only within the Myrtaeae, so although it looks similar I don't think this is Myrtle Rust
ConBoekel wrote:
   28 Sep 2023
Thanks, Michael. That is a relief!

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  • 1 Abundance
  • 28 Sep 2023 09:56 AM Recorded on
  • ConBoekel Recorded by

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  • Rust fungus Scientific name
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  • Not Sensitive
  • Local native
  • Non-Invasive
  • 613.2m to 696.18m Recorded at altitude
  • Machine learning

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