Claviceps
MESHD002967
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.
Synonyms
- Claviceps purpurea
- Ergot Fungus
- Fungus, Ergot
- Sphacelia segetum
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