Claviceps

A genus of ascomycetous fungi, family Clavicipitaceae, order Hypocreales, parasitic on various grasses (POACEAE). The sclerotia contain several toxic alkaloids. Claviceps purpurea on rye causes ERGOTISM.

Year introduced: 1974(1963)

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Tree Number(s): B01.300.107.501.200

MeSH Unique ID: D002967

Registry Number: txid5110

Entry Terms:

• Claviceps purpurea
• Ergot Fungus
• Fungus, Ergot
• Sphacelia segetum

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Organisms Category
Eukaryota
Fungi
Ascomycota
Hypocreales
Claviceps