![](../../pictures/archives/compress/2022/3157/jpeg/02t.jpg) Texas wintergrass fungus (Atkinsonella texensis, Clavicipitaceae, Balansieae, ergot) on grass Nassella leucotricha(?) in Washington-on-the-Brazos State Historic Site. Washington, Texas, May 22, 2022
![](../../pictures/archives/compress/2022/3157/jpeg/04t.jpg) Small grass Nassella leucotricha(?) with Texas wintergrass fungus (Atkinsonella texensis, Clavicipitaceae, Balansieae, ergot) in Washington-on-the-Brazos State Historic Site. Washington, Texas, May 22, 2022
![](../../pictures/archives/compress/2022/3157/jpeg/05t.jpg) Close-up of small grass Nassella leucotricha(?) with Texas wintergrass fungus (Atkinsonella texensis, Clavicipitaceae, Balansieae, ergot) in Washington-on-the-Brazos State Historic Site. Washington, Texas, May 22, 2022
![](../../pictures/archives/compress/2022/3157/jpeg/03t.jpg) Protruding black ascostromata of Texas wintergrass fungus (Atkinsonella texensis, Clavicipitaceae, Balansieae, ergot) enclosing upper leaves of grass Nassella leucotricha(?) in Washington-on-the-Brazos State Historic Site. Washington, Texas, May 22, 2022
![](../../pictures/archives/compress/2022/3157/jpeg/01t.jpg) 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, May 22, 2022
![](../../pictures/archives/compress/2022/3156/jpeg/26t.jpg) Texas wintergrass fungus (Atkinsonella texensis, Clavicipitaceae, tribe Balansieae, ergot) from small grass Nassella leucotricha(?) at the edge of prairie on Wildflower Loop Trail in Washington-on-the-Brazos State Historic Site. Washington, Texas, May 22, 2022
![](../../pictures/archives/compress/2022/3157/jpeg/12t.jpg) Section through Sphacelia (conidial stage) of Texas wintergrass fungus (Atkinsonella texensis) collected from grass in Washington-on-the-Brazos State Historic Site. Washington, Texas, May 22, 2022
![](../../pictures/archives/compress/2022/3157/jpeg/14t.jpg) Stromata with immature asci of Texas wintergrass fungus (Atkinsonella texensis) collected from grass in Washington-on-the-Brazos State Historic Site. Washington, Texas, May 22, 2022
![](../../pictures/archives/compress/2022/3157/jpeg/13t.jpg) Section through ascostroma with embedded perithecia of Texas wintergrass fungus (Atkinsonella texensis) at low magnification, collected from grass in Washington-on-the-Brazos State Historic Site. Washington, Texas, May 22, 2022
![](../../pictures/archives/compress/2021/2990/jpeg/07t.jpg) Dallis grass Paspalum dilatatum infected by ergot fungus Claviceps paspali near a former pond in Washington-on-the-Brazos State Historic Site. Washington, Texas, July 24, 2021
![](../../pictures/archives/compress/2021/2990/jpeg/08t.jpg) Spikes of dallis grass Paspalum dilatatum infected by ergot fungus Claviceps paspali near a former pond in Washington-on-the-Brazos State Historic Site. Washington, Texas, July 24, 2021
![](../../pictures/archives/compress/2021/2990/jpeg/10t.jpg) Close-up of dallis grass Paspalum dilatatum infected by ergot fungus Claviceps paspali near a former pond in Washington-on-the-Brazos State Historic Site. Washington, Texas, July 24, 2021
![](../../pictures/archives/compress/2021/2909/jpeg/04t.jpg) Johnsongrass (Sorghum halepense) infected by Sorghum ergot fungus (Claviceps africana) on Wildflower Loop Trail in Washington-on-the-Brazos State Historic Site. Washington, Texas, April 13, 2021
![](../../pictures/archives/compress/2021/2909/jpeg/03t.jpg) Sorghum ergot fungus (Claviceps africana) on inflorescence of johnsongrass on Wildflower Loop Trail in Washington-on-the-Brazos State Historic Site. Washington, Texas, April 13, 2021
![](../../pictures/archives/compress/2022/3146/jpeg/08t.jpg) Some common grass in Washington-on-the-Brazos State Historic Site. Washington, Texas, May 5, 2022
![](../../pictures/archives/compress/2022/3252/jpeg/06t.jpg) Johnson grass (Sorghum halepense) in Washington-on-the-Brazos State Historic Site. Washington, Texas, September 28, 2022
![](../../pictures/archives/compress/2022/3252/jpeg/09t.jpg) Blooming Johnson grass (Sorghum halepense) in Washington-on-the-Brazos State Historic Site. Washington, Texas, September 28, 2022
![](../../pictures/archives/compress/2022/3252/jpeg/08t.jpg) Sideoats Grama grass (Bouteloua curtipendula)(?) in Washington-on-the-Brazos State Historic Site. Washington, Texas, September 28, 2022
![](../../pictures/archives/compress/2022/3125/jpeg/11t.jpg) Bluebonnet (Lupinus) with grass near Wildflower Loop Trail in Washington-on-the-Brazos State Historic Site. Washington, Texas, April 4, 2022
![](../../pictures/archives/compress/2022/3230/jpeg/11t.jpg) Small mushrooms Marasmius graminum among dry grass on a lawn in Washington-on-the-Brazos State Historic Site. Washington, Texas, September 5, 2022
![](../../pictures/archives/compress/2022/3230/jpeg/09t.jpg) Mushrooms Crepidotus subfulviceps(?) among dry grass on the edge of a lawn in Washington-on-the-Brazos State Historic Site. Washington, Texas, September 5, 2022
![](../../pictures/archives/compress/2022/3252/jpeg/05t.jpg) King ranch bluestem grass (Bothriochloa ischaemum) in Washington-on-the-Brazos State Historic Site. Washington, Texas, September 28, 2022
![](../../pictures/archives/compress/2022/3252/jpeg/07t.jpg) Spikes of king ranch bluestem grass (Bothriochloa ischaemum) in Washington-on-the-Brazos State Historic Site. Washington, Texas, September 28, 2022
![](../../pictures/archives/compress/2022/3231/jpeg/16t.jpg) Spores of common brown grass Gymnopus mushrooms, collected in Washington-on-the-Brazos State Historic Site. Washington, Texas, September 5, 2022
![](../../pictures/archives/compress/2022/3231/jpeg/17t.jpg) Spores of common brown grass Gymnopus mushrooms under a microscope, collected in Washington-on-the-Brazos State Historic Site. Washington, Texas, September 5, 2022
![](../../pictures/archives/compress/2022/3230/jpeg/10t.jpg) Tiny orange mushrooms Marasmius curreyi among dry grass on the edge of a lawn in Washington-on-the-Brazos State Historic Site. Washington, Texas, September 5, 2022
![](../../pictures/archives/compress/2022/3231/jpeg/14t.jpg) Spores of small grass mushrooms Marasmius graminum from a lawn, collected in Washington-on-the-Brazos State Historic Site. Washington, Texas, September 5, 2022
![](../../pictures/archives/compress/2021/2990/jpeg/09t.jpg) Fungus Claviceps paspali on dallis grass Paspalum dilatatum near a former pond in Washington-on-the-Brazos State Historic Site. Washington, Texas, July 24, 2021
![](../../pictures/archives/compress/2022/3231/jpeg/22t.jpg) Spores of tiny orange mushrooms Marasmius curreyi growing in grass, collected in Washington-on-the-Brazos State Historic Site. Washington, Texas, September 5, 2022
![](../../pictures/archives/compress/2022/3231/jpeg/15t.jpg) Spores of common brown grass Gymnopus mushrooms (stacked image), collected in Washington-on-the-Brazos State Historic Site. Washington, Texas, September 5, 2022
![](../../pictures/archives/compress/2022/3229/jpeg/25t.jpg) Tiny orange mushrooms Marasmius curreyi growing on dry grass on a side of a sandy path in Washington-on-the-Brazos State Historic Site. Washington, Texas, September 5, 2022
![](../../pictures/archives/compress/2023/3444/jpeg/19t.jpg) Immature stage of stinkhorn mushrooms Phallus hadriani in Washington-on-the-Brazos State Historic Site. Washington, Texas, December 16, 2023
![](../../pictures/archives/compress/2022/3231/jpeg/12t.jpg) Spores of small grey Rhodocybe(?) mushrooms in grass (spore print brownish, thin), collected near the entrance in Washington-on-the-Brazos State Historic Site. Washington, Texas, September 5, 2022
![](../../pictures/archives/compress/2020/2631/jpeg/04t.jpg) Egg stage of stinkhorn mushroom Blumenavia rhacodes found at the base of a tree in Washington-on-the-Brazos State Historic Site. Washington, Texas, January 18, 2020
![](../../pictures/archives/compress/2022/3231/jpeg/02t.jpg) Close-up of frothy porecrust fungus (Oxyporus latemarginatus) in Washington-on-the-Brazos State Historic Site. Washington, Texas, September 5, 2022
![](../../pictures/archives/compress/2022/3231/jpeg/03t.jpg) Frothy porecrust fungus (Oxyporus latemarginatus) at the base of hackberry in Washington-on-the-Brazos State Historic Site. Washington, Texas, September 5, 2022
![](../../pictures/archives/compress/2022/3231/jpeg/01t.jpg) Frothy porecrust fungus (Oxyporus latemarginatus) on a root of hackberry in Washington-on-the-Brazos State Historic Site. Washington, Texas, September 5, 2022
![](../../pictures/archives/compress/2022/3103/jpeg/09t.jpg) White web-like corticioid fungus on underside of a fallen broadleaf tree in Washington-on-the-Brazos State Historic Site. Washington, Texas, January 30, 2022
![](../../pictures/archives/compress/2021/2957/jpeg/20t.jpg) Fungus Chromelosporium carneum on a rotting stick in area of Old Washington Town Site in Washington-on-the-Brazos State Historic Site. Washington, Texas, June 6, 2021
![](../../pictures/archives/compress/2021/3072/jpeg/19t.jpg) Young stage of milk-white toothed polypore mushroom (Irpex lacteus) on twigs in Washington-on-the-Brazos State Historic Site. Washington, Texas, December 1, 2021
![](../../pictures/archives/compress/2022/3229/jpeg/23t.jpg) Giraffe spots fungus (Peniophora albobadia) on a fallen tree branch in Washington-on-the-Brazos State Historic Site. Washington, Texas, September 5, 2022
![](../../pictures/archives/compress/2022/3103/jpeg/10t.jpg) Close-up of white web-like corticioid fungus on underside of a fallen broadleaf tree in Washington-on-the-Brazos State Historic Site. Washington, Texas, January 30, 2022
![](../../pictures/archives/compress/2022/3103/jpeg/18t.jpg) Crust fungus Rusty woodwart (Hypoxylon rubiginosum)(?) on a dry piece of wood in Washington-on-the-Brazos State Historic Site. Washington, Texas, January 30, 2022
![](../../pictures/archives/compress/2022/3231/jpeg/13t.jpg) Spores of small brown funnel mushrooms Crepidotus subfulviceps(?) in grass (spore print brown), collected in Washington-on-the-Brazos State Historic Site. Washington, Texas, September 5, 2022
![](../../pictures/archives/compress/2022/3103/jpeg/17t.jpg) Mature fungus Brittle cinder (Kretzschmaria deusta) at the base of a dry hackberry tree in Washington-on-the-Brazos State Historic Site. Washington, Texas, January 30, 2022
![](../../pictures/archives/compress/2022/3157/jpeg/17t.jpg) Asci with spores of black Hysteroid pyrenomycetous fungus Hysterium angustatum(?) under a microscope in KOH, collected in Washington-on-the-Brazos State Historic Site. Washington, Texas, May 22, 2022
![](../../pictures/archives/compress/2022/3157/jpeg/18t.jpg) Asci and paraphyses of black Hysteroid pyrenomycetous fungus Hysterium angustatum(?) under a microscope in KOH, collected in Washington-on-the-Brazos State Historic Site. Washington, Texas, May 22, 2022
![](../../pictures/archives/compress/2013/1290/jpeg/07t.jpg) Some grass in dew in Washington-on-the-Brazos State Historic Site. Washington, Texas, October 20, 2013
![](../../pictures/archives/compress/2008/668/jpeg/12t.jpg) Grass in Washington-on-the-Brazos State Historic Site. Washington, Texas, September 7, 2008
![](../../pictures/archives/compress/2008/621/jpeg/25t.jpg) Grass and paintbrush in dew in Washington-on-the-Brazos State Historic Site. Washington, Texas, March 22, 2008
![](../../pictures/archives/compress/2021/2914/jpeg/24t.jpg) Common prairie grass in Washington-on-the-Brazos State Historic Site. Washington, Texas, April 19, 2021
![](../../pictures/archives/compress/2013/1137/jpeg/24t.jpg) Dry grass on Loop Trail in Washington-on-the-Brazos State Historic Site. Washington, Texas, January 20, 2013
![](../../pictures/archives/compress/2021/2914/jpeg/22t.jpg) Some blooming grass in prairie in Washington-on-the-Brazos State Historic Site. Washington, Texas, April 19, 2021
![](../../pictures/archives/compress/2021/2888/jpeg/26t.jpg) Some grass in area of a former pond in Washington-on-the-Brazos State Historic Site. Washington, Texas, March 22, 2021
![](../../pictures/archives/compress/2020/2703/jpeg/07t.jpg) Foxtail millet grass (Setaria italica) in Washington-on-the-Brazos State Historic Site. Washington, Texas, May 9, 2020
![](../../pictures/archives/compress/2020/2703/jpeg/13t.jpg) Dry spikelet of grama grass (Bouteloua rigidiseta) in Washington-on-the-Brazos State Historic Site. Washington, Texas, May 9, 2020
![](../../pictures/archives/compress/2021/2914/jpeg/21t.jpg) Flower of a common prairie grass in Washington-on-the-Brazos State Historic Site. Washington, Texas, April 19, 2021
![](../../pictures/archives/compress/2008/679/jpeg/14t.jpg) Bluestem grass (Andropogon glomeratus) in dew in Washington-on-the-Brazos State Historic Site. Washington, Texas, October 18, 2008
![](../../pictures/archives/compress/2022/3157/jpeg/16t.jpg) Asci and paraphyses of black Hysteroid pyrenomycetous fungus Hysterium angustatum(?) from a dry maclura tree at low magnification, collected in Washington-on-the-Brazos State Historic Site. Washington, Texas, May 22, 2022
![](../../pictures/archives/compress/2022/3157/jpeg/15t.jpg) Asci and spores of black Hysteroid pyrenomycetous fungus Hysterium angustatum(?) from a dry maclura tree at low magnification, collected in Washington-on-the-Brazos State Historic Site. Washington, Texas, May 22, 2022
![](../../pictures/archives/compress/2020/2803/jpeg/08t.jpg) Grass of maritime bluestem (Andropogon tenuispatheus) in Washington-on-the-Brazos State Historic Site. Washington, Texas, October 18, 2020
![](../../pictures/archives/compress/2013/1294/jpeg/03t.jpg) Small Gymnopus(?) mushrooms in grass on prairie in Washington-on-the-Brazos State Historic Site. Washington, Texas, November 8, 2013
![](../../pictures/archives/compress/2021/2857/jpeg/20t.jpg) Dry maritime bluestem grass (Andropogon tenuispatheus) in Washington-on-the-Brazos State Historic Site. Washington, Texas, January 24, 2021
![](../../pictures/archives/compress/2021/3072/jpeg/18t.jpg) Foxtail millet grass (Setaria italica) in Washington-on-the-Brazos State Historic Site. Washington, Texas, December 1, 2021
![](../../pictures/archives/compress/2019/2558/jpeg/14t.jpg) Foxtail millet grass (Setaria italica) in Washington-on-the-Brazos State Historic Site. Washington, Texas, August 10, 2019
![](../../pictures/archives/compress/2009/797/jpeg/18t.jpg) Grasshopper on a stalk of grass near Ferry Road in Washington-on-the-Brazos State Historic Site. Washington, Texas, October 4, 2009
![](../../pictures/archives/compress/2020/2736/jpeg/24t.jpg) Foxtail millet grass (Setaria italica) in Washington-on-the-Brazos State Historic Site. Washington, Texas, July 4, 2020
![](../../pictures/archives/compress/2020/2754/jpeg/01t.jpg) Foxtail millet grass (Setaria italica) in Washington-on-the-Brazos State Historic Site. Washington, Texas, August 15, 2020
![](../../pictures/archives/compress/2020/2814/jpeg/23t.jpg) Maritime bluestem grass (Andropogon tenuispatheus) in Washington-on-the-Brazos State Historic Site. Washington, Texas, November 12, 2020
![](../../pictures/archives/compress/2024/3536/jpeg/17t.jpg) Small white fragile gilled mushrooms in grass in Washington-on-the-Brazos State Historic Site. Washington, Texas, May 15, 2024
![](../../pictures/archives/compress/2018/2304/jpeg/05t.jpg) Close up of Gymnopus(?) mushrooms growing in grass in Washington-on-the-Brazos State Historic Site. Washington, Texas, July 8, 2018
![](../../pictures/archives/compress/2020/2754/jpeg/18t.jpg) Blooming foxtail millet grass (Setaria italica) in Washington-on-the-Brazos State Historic Site. Washington, Texas, August 15, 2020
![](../../pictures/archives/compress/2020/2809/jpeg/16t.jpg) Foxtail millet grass (Setaria italica) in prairie in Washington-on-the-Brazos State Historic Site. Washington, Texas, November 3, 2020
![](../../pictures/archives/compress/2020/2754/jpeg/17t.jpg) Flowers of foxtail millet grass (Setaria italica) in Washington-on-the-Brazos State Historic Site. Washington, Texas, August 15, 2020
![](../../pictures/archives/compress/2020/2754/jpeg/16t.jpg) Spike of foxtail millet grass (Setaria italica) in Washington-on-the-Brazos State Historic Site. Washington, Texas, August 15, 2020
![](../../pictures/archives/compress/2023/3339/jpeg/25t.jpg) Leaf cutter ants carrying fragments of grass in Washington-on-the-Brazos State Historic Site. Washington, Texas, February 11, 2023
![](../../pictures/archives/compress/2020/2814/jpeg/24t.jpg) Seeds of maritime bluestem grass (Andropogon tenuispatheus) in Washington-on-the-Brazos State Historic Site. Washington, Texas, November 12, 2020
![](../../pictures/archives/compress/2023/3339/jpeg/28t.jpg) Burrow of leaf cutter ants with fragments of grass around in Washington-on-the-Brazos State Historic Site. Washington, Texas, February 11, 2023
![](../../pictures/archives/compress/2021/2908/jpeg/13t.jpg) Bluebonnet (Lupinus) in a field of grass on Wildflower Loop Trail in Washington-on-the-Brazos State Historic Site. Washington, Texas, April 13, 2021
![](../../pictures/archives/compress/2018/2304/jpeg/06t.jpg) Some small Gymnopus(?) mushrooms growing in large numbers in grass in Washington-on-the-Brazos State Historic Site. Washington, Texas, July 8, 2018
![](../../pictures/archives/compress/2020/2742/jpeg/11t.jpg) Inflorescense of Johnson grass (Sorghum halepense) in a dried pond in Washington-on-the-Brazos State Historic Site. Washington, Texas, July 25, 2020
![](../../pictures/archives/compress/2020/2747/jpeg/15t.jpg) Bahia grass (Paspalum notatum) with black anthers on a lawn in Washington-on-the-Brazos State Historic Site. Washington, Texas, August 2, 2020
![](../../pictures/archives/compress/2023/3414/jpeg/13t.jpg) Fluffy seeds of silver bluestem grass (Bothriochloa laguroides) in Washington-on-the-Brazos State Historic Site. Washington, Texas, September 9, 2023
![](../../pictures/archives/compress/2023/3339/jpeg/27t.jpg) Nest of leaf cutter ants carrying fragments of grass in Washington-on-the-Brazos State Historic Site. Washington, Texas, February 11, 2023
![](../../pictures/archives/compress/2020/2742/jpeg/10t.jpg) Seeds of Johnson grass (Sorghum halepense) in a dried pond in Washington-on-the-Brazos State Historic Site. Washington, Texas, July 25, 2020
![](../../pictures/archives/compress/2023/3339/jpeg/26t.jpg) Leaf cutter ants on sandy soil carrying fragments of grass in Washington-on-the-Brazos State Historic Site. Washington, Texas, February 11, 2023
![](../../pictures/archives/compress/2020/2809/jpeg/15t.jpg) Maritime bluestem grass (Andropogon tenuispatheus) on Wildflower Loop Trail in Washington-on-the-Brazos State Historic Site. Washington, Texas, November 3, 2020
![](../../pictures/archives/compress/2021/2996/jpeg/10t.jpg) Bristly spikelets of foxtail millet grass (Setaria italica) near a former pond in Washington-on-the-Brazos State Historic Site. Washington, Texas, July 31, 2021
![](../../pictures/archives/compress/2021/2908/jpeg/12t.jpg) Green milkweed (Asclepias viridis) in a field of grass on Wildflower Loop Trail in Washington-on-the-Brazos State Historic Site. Washington, Texas, April 13, 2021
![](../../pictures/archives/compress/2020/2793/jpeg/02t.jpg) Overflowing slimy stem mushrooms (Limacella illinita, Zhuliangomyces illinitus) in grass on a lawn in Washington-on-the-Brazos State Historic Site. Washington, Texas, September 27, 2020
![](../../pictures/archives/compress/2022/3146/jpeg/13t.jpg) Face of a box turtle in Washington-on-the-Brazos State Historic Site. Washington, Texas, May 5, 2022
![](../../pictures/archives/compress/2022/3185/jpeg/01t.jpg) Prairie in Washington-on-the-Brazos State Historic Site. Washington, Texas, July 2, 2022
![](../../pictures/archives/compress/2022/3195/jpeg/04t.jpg) Various vines in Washington-on-the-Brazos State Historic Site. Washington, Texas, July 22, 2022
![](../../pictures/archives/compress/2022/3146/jpeg/11t.jpg) Blackberry in poison ivy in Washington-on-the-Brazos State Historic Site. Washington, Texas, May 5, 2022
![](../../pictures/archives/compress/2022/3146/jpeg/03t.jpg) Young leaves of box elder in Washington-on-the-Brazos State Historic Site. Washington, Texas, May 5, 2022
![](../../pictures/archives/compress/2022/3252/jpeg/11t.jpg) Goldenrod (Solidago) in Washington-on-the-Brazos State Historic Site. Washington, Texas, September 28, 2022
![](../../pictures/archives/compress/2022/3146/jpeg/04t.jpg) Green grasshopper on a thistle in Washington-on-the-Brazos State Historic Site. Washington, Texas, May 5, 2022
![](../../pictures/archives/compress/2022/3146/jpeg/05t.jpg) Thistle flower (Cirsium) in Washington-on-the-Brazos State Historic Site. Washington, Texas, May 5, 2022
![](../../pictures/archives/compress/2022/3146/jpeg/21t.jpg) Mexican hat (Ratibida columnifera) in Washington-on-the-Brazos State Historic Site. Washington, Texas, May 5, 2022
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