Powdery Mildew - Erysiphe cichoracearum

This fungus causes white, powder-like spots on the leaves and stems of its hosts.

Habitat: Bee balm in a rural garden

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Ferdy Christant

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Wild ID skills, and a great family intro! Posted 4 years ago
1. Christine Young
  
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  Thanks! The species of powdery mildew are fairly species-specific, so I got lucky, luckily. Posted 4 years ago

Flown Kimmerling

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AWESOME! Posted 4 years ago
1. Christine Young
  
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  Thanks :) Posted 4 years ago

The Erysiphe cichoracearum

''Erysiphe cichoracearum'' is a plant pathogen that causes powdery mildew disease of cucurbits, including melon, cucumber, pumpkin, and squash. The primary symptoms are white, powder-like spots on the leaves and stems. ''Sphaerotheca fuliginea'' causes a similar looking powdery mildew of cucurbits.

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Similar species: Erysiphales

Species identified by Christine Young