Rye Ergot

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 (เห็ดรา)

Phylum

Ascomycota (Sac Fungi)

Class

Sordariomycetes (Sordariomycetes)

Order

Hypocreales (Hypocreales)

Family

Clavicipitaceae

Genus

Claviceps

Species

Claviceps purpurea (Rye Ergot)

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 Rye Ergot?

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

Where does Rye Ergot live?

Rye Ergot 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 Rye Ergot belong to?

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

What kingdom does Rye Ergot belong to?

Rye Ergot (Claviceps purpurea) belongs to the kingdom Fungi (เห็ดรา).

What are the closest relatives of Rye Ergot?

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