Authors: Harmaja, Harri
Journal: Karstenia, Volume 31 (1991), Issue 1, pages 29-30.
Doi: https://doi.org/10.29203/ka.1991.283
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Key words: Anthracoidea irregularis, Carex pallens, Finland, nomenclature
Abstract: As Carex pallens (Fristedt) Harmaja (Cyperaceae) has been recognized as a valid species, this sedge becomes the fourth principal Nordic host species known for the ovaricolous smut fungus Anthracoidea irregularis (Lira) Boidol & Poelt. Carex digitata L. x pallens is reported as a new host of A. irregularis. The smut has been found at six Finnish localities on C. pallens and at two on C. digitata x pallens. Both smut-host combinations are new to Finland. Anthracoidea irregularis U. Braun & Hirsch is considered an illegitimate name, being superfluous and a later homonym of A. irregularis (Liro) Boidol & Poelt.