A group of highly specialized, parasitic Ascomycetes. Perithecia in a stroma on a globose or club-shaped part with a separate stipe.
The Ergots are parasitic in grain and are classified in the genus Claviceps.
Listed taxa:
- Claviceps microcephala
- Claviceps purpurea, Ergot
- Cordyceps militaris, Scarlet Caterpillar Fungus
- Cordyceps longisegmentis
- Cordyceps ophioglossoides, Golden-thread Cordyceps
- Hypomyces viridis
- Hypomyces lateritius
- Hypomyces aurantius
- Hypomyces rosellus
- Sepedonium chrysospermum, Golden Hypomyces