Close-up of Texas wintergrass fungus (Atkinsonella texensis, Clavicipitaceae, Balansieae, ergot) on grass Nassella leucotricha(?) at the edge of prairie on Wildflower Loop Trail in Washington-on-the-Brazos State Historic Site. Washington, Texas

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The photograph presents a close-up view of the fungus Atkinsonella texensis, also known as ergot, growing on a grass stem. The fungus appears black and round, with an irregular shape that seems to be clustered together at the base of the stem.

**Key Features:**

* **Fungus:** The fungus is identified as Atkinsonella texensis (ergot), belonging to the family Clavicipitaceae.
* **Host Plant:** The host plant is likely Nassella leucotricha, a type of grass. However, the exact identification of the host plant is not explicitly stated in the caption.
* **Location:** The image was captured at Washington-on-the-Brazos State Historic Site in Texas on May 22, 2022.

**Overall Impression:**

The photograph provides a detailed view of the fungus's growth pattern and structure, which may be useful for entomologists or mycologists studying the relationship between fungi and their host plants. – AI vision

🇪🇸 Descripción en español / Spanish Description

Primer plano del hongo de hierba de invierno de Texas (Atkinsonella texensis, Clavicipitaceae, Balansieae, ergot) en la hierba Nassella leucotricha(?) al borde de la pradera en el Sendero de los Campos de Flores Silvestres en el Sitio Histórico Estatal Washington-on-the-Brazos. Washington, Texas, 22 de mayo de 2022. La fotografía presenta una vista detallada del hongo Atkinsonella texensis, también conocido como ergot, creciendo en un tallo de hierba. El hongo parece negro y redondo, con una forma irregular que parece estar agrupado juntos en la base del tallo. **Características clave:** * **Hongo:** El hongo se identifica como Atkinsonella texensis (ergot), perteneciente a la familia Clavicipitaceae. * **Planta anfitriona:** La planta anfitriona es probablemente Nassella leucotricha, un tipo de hierba. Sin embargo, la identificación exacta de la planta anfitriona no se menciona explícitamente en el texto. * **Ubicación:** La imagen fue capturada en el Sitio Histórico Estatal Washington-on-the-Brazos en Texas el 22 de mayo de 2022. **Impresión general:** La fotografía proporciona una vista detallada del patrón y la estructura de crecimiento del hongo, lo que puede ser útil para entomólogos o micólogos que estudian la relación entre los hongos y sus plantas anfitrionas. – Spanish translation

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