Chrysomyxa abietis


Chrysomyxa abietis, or spruce needle rust, is a species of rust fungi in the Coleosporiaceae family that is native to eastern Europe and northern Asia. It was introduced to Australia, New Zealand and the United States.

Description

The species is by, smooth and wall thin. It is also hypophyllous and have either yellow of orange spots. The spots are elongate, erumpent and waxy. It teliospores are aseptate, hyaline and oblong. The pustules are orange in colour and are up to long.

Habitat

It is found on spruce.