Rust fungus

Acton, ACT

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Rust fungus 18 Oct 2023 Heino1
Unverified 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.

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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
ConBoekel wrote:
   28 Sep 2023
Thanks, Michael. That is a relief!

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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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