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unusual facts about Claviceps purpurea



Ergotamine

Ergotamine is a secondary metabolite (natural product) and the principal alkaloid produced by the ergot fungus, Claviceps purpurea, and related fungi in the family Clavicipitaceae.

Medical explanations of bewitchment

Ergot of Rye is a plant disease caused by the fungus Claviceps purpurea, which Caporael claims is consistent with many of the physical symptoms of those alleged to be afflicted by witchcraft.

Molinia caerulea

Claviceps purpurea is an ascomycetous fungus which grows on the seeds of purple moor grass.


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