Mutterkorn

Habitat & Distribution

Native to Europe and North America, inhabiting ecosystems characteristic of the region.

Found across Europe (6 countries) and North America (United States).

🇳🇴 Norway 🇸🇪 Sweden 🇧🇪 Belgium 🇩🇰 Denmark 🇩🇪 Germany 🇮🇪 Ireland 🇺🇸 United States

Full Taxonomy

Kingdom

Fungi (Pilze)

Phylum

Ascomycota (Schlauchpilze)

Class

Sordariomycetes (Sordariomycetes)

Order

Hypocreales (Krustenkugelpilzartige)

Family

Clavicipitaceae

Genus

Claviceps

Species

Claviceps purpurea (Mutterkorn)

Names in Other Languages

Spanish cornello del centeno

German Mutterkorn

Turkish cavdar mahmuzu

Similar Species in Claviceps

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Sorghum ergot

Claviceps africana

Not Evaluated

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Wildrice Ergot

Claviceps zizaniae

Not Evaluated

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Eleocharis Ergot

Claviceps nigricans

Least Concern

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the scientific name of Mutterkorn?

The scientific name of Mutterkorn is Claviceps purpurea. It belongs to the genus Claviceps.

Where does Mutterkorn live?

Mutterkorn is found in Found across Europe (6 countries) and North America (United States).. Countries include Belgium, Denmark, Germany, Ireland, Norway, Sweden, United States.

What family does Mutterkorn belong to?

Mutterkorn (Claviceps purpurea) belongs to the genus Claviceps, which is part of the taxonomic family Clavicipitaceae.

What kingdom does Mutterkorn belong to?

Mutterkorn (Claviceps purpurea) belongs to the kingdom Fungi (Pilze).

What are the closest relatives of Mutterkorn?

The closest relatives of Mutterkorn in the genus Claviceps include Sorghum ergot, Wildrice Ergot, Eleocharis Ergot.