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Ergot is actually a specific genus of fungi called Claviceps. The most prominent member of genus Claviceps is Claviceps purpurea. Ergot grows on rye and related plants and produces a powerful hallucinogenic toxin called ergotamine, a precursor to LSD.

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How do you use ergot in a sentence?

Ergot is a kind of fungus that can infect cereal grains.


Where would you find a ergot?

Ergot is the common name of a fungus in the genus Claviceps that is parasitic on certain grains and grasses.


What does Ergot mean?

Ergot is the name of a toxic fungus that affects the rye plant.


How does ergot poisoning get into your body?

I think the explanation is: Ergot is a fungus the grows on grains, so maybe if you ate spoiled grain it could have had ergot on it?


What is the name of poisonous fungus starting with e?

ergot


Where would you find ergot?

Ergot is the common name of a fungus in the genus Claviceps that is parasitic on certain grains and grasses.


Is LSD derived from a fungus?

LSD is most commonly synthesized from an alkaloid that is found in ergot, a type of fungus.


Which forage grass is susceptible to ergot a fungus deadly to livestock?

Rye!


What are ergot alkaloids?

Ergot alkaloids are derived from a fungus, Claviceps purpurea, which grows primarily on rye grain. The fungus forms a hard blackish body known as a sclerotium, which contains alkaloid compounds that can be used to treat migraine headache.


One of the theories about the behavior of the Salem witch accusers is that they ate what?

Wheat infected with the fungus known as ergot.


Where do I find an ergot?

Ergot fungus can be found growing on certain types of grains like rye. It can also be purchased from specialty suppliers or online stores that specialize in mycology or natural medicines. Be cautious when handling ergot as it contains compounds that can be toxic if ingested in large quantities.


What drug was used during Salem which trials?

I think you're referring to the theory that the affliction was caused by the fungus Ergot that does have hallucinginc qualities. The Ergot was ingested accidentally along with wheat or rye, not taken deliberatly.