Phytologia, Vol. 90

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Excerpt from Phytologia, Vol. 90: An International Journal to Expedite Plant Systematic Phytogeographical and Ecological Publication, April, 2008 Secale cornutum, a name attributed to Nees but introduced into the literature earlier by Richard, would seem to be a name applicable to a species of the grass genus Secale (containing cultivated rye). However, examination of original literature and illustrations indicates that various authors involved were primarily attempting to discuss an ascomycetous fungus - what we now know to be Claviceps purpurea (ergot). After review of this information, it appears that use of the name Secale cornutum perhaps best served simply to describe the spurred appearance of cultivated rye spikes infected with ergot, i.e., exhibiting sclerotia or ergot bodies. Fortunately perhaps, the name Secale cornutum, when apparently first formally introduced into the literature, was invalid. Key words: Eclectic medical, ergot, infected, rye, sclerotia, Secale cereale. About the Publisher Forgotten Books publishes hundreds of thousands of rare and classic books. Find more at www.forgottenbooks.com This book is a reproduction of an important historical work. Forgotten Books uses state-of-the-art technology to digitally reconstruct the work, preserving the original format whilst repairing imperfections present in the aged copy. In rare cases, an imperfection in the original, such as a blemish or missing page, may be replicated in our edition. We do, however, repair the vast majority of imperfections successfully, any imperfections that remain are intentionally left to preserve the state of such historical works.