What is another word for claviceps?
Pronunciation: [klˈava͡ɪsəps] (IPA) 
Claviceps is a type of fungus that can infect various types of grasses and cereal grains. Synonyms for claviceps include ergot, spurred rye, and ergotism. Ergot is a French term and has been used for centuries to describe the various symptoms that occur when claviceps infects grains. Spurred rye refers to the fact that the fungus tends to grow most heavily on rye plants. Ergotism, on the other hand, is a condition that can develop in humans and animals when they consume claviceps-infected grains. Symptoms of ergotism include hallucinations, muscle pain, and numbness or tingling in the limbs.
