Claviceps
Sign in to saveErgot (), or ergot fungi, is a group of fungi of the genus Claviceps.
Taxonomy · GBIF
GENUS
- KingdomFungi
- PhylumAscomycota
- ClassSordariomycetes
- OrderHypocreales
- FamilyClavicipitaceae
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- Instance of
- taxon
- Parent taxon
- Clavicipitaceae
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- Claviceps purpurea - Köhler–s Medizinal-Pflanzen-185.jpg
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- genus
- P1672
- ergot alkaloids
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- Life cycle
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- Effects on humans, other mammals and LSD
- Economic Impact
- History
- Saint Anthony's fire and the Antonites
- Usage in gynaecology and obstetrics
- Speculated cause of hysterics and hallucinations
- ''Claviceps purpurea''
- ''Claviceps africana''
- Management
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Ergot (), or ergot fungi, is a group of fungi of the genus Claviceps.
The most prominent member of this group is Claviceps purpurea (rye ergot fungus). This fungus grows on rye and related plants, and produces alkaloids that can cause ergotism in humans and other mammals who consume grains contaminated with its fruiting structure (called ergot sclerotium).