Rust fungus

Acton, ACT

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Rust fungus Heino1 18 Oct 2023
Unverified ConBoekel 28 Sep 2023

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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.

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

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  • 1 Abundance
  • 28 Sep 2023 09:56 AM Recorded on
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  • Rust fungus Scientific name
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  • Not Sensitive
  • Local native
  • Non-invasive or negligible
  • Up to 696.18m Recorded at altitude

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