Photo of Plantae: Parramatta Grass (species: Sporobolus africanus) (Gaia Guide)

Parramatta Grass (Sporobolus africanus) flowerhead infected with ergot fungus.

© Harry Rose

Flowerheads often become heavily infected with ergot (a fungus), making them sooty black.

Photo taken on 31 Jul 2006

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