Neoerysiphe galeopsidis

Description

Neoerysiphe galeopsidis a powdery mildew which affects species in the Lamiaceae, including Dead-nettles (Lamium), Black Horehound (Ballota), Hemp-nettles (Galeopsis)  and Woundworts (Stachys).

Identification difficulty

host

Recording advice

Photograph the mildew on the host plant, and add host species to the comments for your record.  Depending on host, microscopic examination will be needed to separate from similar species.

Habitat

certain plants in the Lamiaceae - refer to Woods et al (2024) for host-list.

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Species profile

Common names
Mint Mildew
Species group:
fungus
Kingdom:
Fungi
Order:
Helotiales
Family:
Erysiphaceae
Records on NatureSpot:
25
First record:
23/09/2017 (lemmon, roy)
Last record:
10/10/2023 (lemmon, roy)

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