Associations to the word «Claviceps»

Wiktionary

CLAVICEPS, proper noun. A taxonomic genus within the family Clavicipitaceae   — certain fungi that are parasitic on grasses.

Dictionary definition

CLAVICEPS, noun. Fungi parasitic upon the ovaries of various grasses.

Wise words

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