| Claviceps paspali | |
|---|---|
Scientific classification  | |
| Domain: | Eukaryota |
| Kingdom: | Fungi |
| Division: | Ascomycota |
| Class: | Sordariomycetes |
| Order: | Hypocreales |
| Family: | Clavicipitaceae |
| Genus: | Claviceps |
| Species: | C. paspali |
| Binomial name | |
| Claviceps paspali F. Stevens & J.G. Hall | |
Claviceps paspali is a fungus of the genus Claviceps (ergot) and family Clavicipitaceae . [1] Along with the better-known Claviceps purpurea , it is one of the Claviceps species that has the capacity to produce psychedelic lysergamides such as ergine (lysergic acid amide; LSA) and isoergine. [1]
Claviceps paspali infects wild grasses and could be found on the common grass Paspalum . Like Claviceps africana , Claviceps paspali also secretes honeydew which is consumed by bees. The bees then create a honey called fic'e (Paraguayan Makai Indian language), which is infused with secretions from the plants and has a pungent aroma. If consumed in high amounts, the honey can cause drunkenness, dizziness and even death. [2]
