Fungi associated with bryophytes in the British Isles
Periantria frullaniae
Hosts: Frullania dilatata and recently observed on F. tamarisci (Greiff, Janošík & Vega, unpub.; Europe), several other Frullania species in the USA.
Orange perithecium perforating host perianth from within. Ventnor Down, VC10, Sept 2018Several orange perithecia have developed inside this infected perianth. Ventnor Down, VC10, Sept 2018Elongate-cylindrical ascospores in water (1000X).Spores from material on Frullania tamarisci. Scotland, Sept 2023. Leg. Greiff, Janosik & Vega.Infected perianths visible in the field, especially when bleached and displaying orange flecks. Headon Warren, VC10, late Dec 2021Infected perianth with a developing perithecium within. Headon Warren, VC10, late Dec 2021Habitat shot of infected host patches on ash. Ventnor Down, VC10, March 2019