n.b. ergot grows on wild grass species with similar seeding clusters to the cereal grains; inquire of local Native persons, whether wild rice is gathered in your region; notice the sclerota on ripe seed heads. The ergot fungus, when present, will push out beyond the seed capsule like small fingers. It is not always purple, though purple extrusions are most characteristic, the most sure sign you have the right genus.
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