Daisy Rust

Puccinia lagenophorae Cooke

Also called: Groundsel crown rust

Edibility

Edibility unknown — do not eat

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Lookalikes

No lookalikes are recorded for this species yet. That does not mean there are none. Many mushrooms look alike, so never rely on appearance alone.

Season

When this species has been recorded, by month, from open-licensed US and Canada observations. It shows when people report it, not a guarantee it is fruiting.

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Recorded observations of Daisy Rust by month
MonthRecords
January8
February10
March20
April14
May16
June13
July7
August5
September13
October13
November4
December17

Where it is found

States and provinces with the most records. Check the foraging rules for the place you plan to visit.

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About

Puccinia lagenophorae is a rust fungus which infects plants in the family Asteraceae, particularly Senecio squalidus and Senecio vulgaris. It is native to Australia, and was first found in Europe in 1961. It produces aecia and telia on its hosts.

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