Claviceps purpurea var spartinae R.A. Duncan & J.F. White, (feather ergot)


23 Oct 2008 at OSGR: ST36 in North Somerset, England

Record SummaryLarge ergots growing on spikelets of Spartina on muddy beach
Found asResting stage
Date23 October 2008
Associated organismSpartina
OS grid refOSGR: ST36
Lat/Lon51° 20’ N, 2° 60’ W
Vice CountyNorth Somerset, VC no: 6
CountryEngland
Voucher23 Oct 2008[J]
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Notes: With dark blackish-green secondary Cladosporium infection. The ergots smelt strongly of alcohol.

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