Weather (KIAH): Temperature 28.9° (1.2° higher than normal), min. 26°, max. 36°, min. over preceding two weeks is 22°. Wind speed 16.9 km/hour. Precipitation 0.0 mm, preceding two weeks 119% normal, preceding two months 59% normal.
Identified species: Claviceps africana.
Sorghum ergot fungus (Claviceps africana) on johnsongrass (Sorghum halepense) on Lone Star Hiking Trail near Pole Creek in Sam Houston National Forest. Richards, Texas, August 27, 2020
Johnsongrass (Sorghum halepense) with a parasitic ergot fungus Claviceps africana on Lone Star Hiking Trail near Pole Creek in Sam Houston National Forest. Richards, Texas, August 27, 2020
Sorghum ergot fungus (Claviceps africana) on flowers of johnsongrass taken from Bee Creek Park, south from Southwest Parkway bridge. College Station, Texas, August 27, 2020
Sorghum ergot fungus (Claviceps africana) on inflorescence of johnsongrass taken from Bee Creek Park. College Station, Texas, August 27, 2020
Close-up of sorghum ergot fungus (Claviceps africana) on inflorescence of johnsongrass taken from Bee Creek Park. College Station, Texas, August 27, 2020
Sorghum ergot fungus (Claviceps africana) on johnsongrass on white background taken from Bee Creek Park. College Station, Texas, August 27, 2020Mushroom Observer and Facebook for learning names of local mushrooms.
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