Question

Name the fungus from which LSD drug is obtained?

CLASS - XI BIOLOGY (Biological Classification)

Answer 1

LSD is lysergic acid diethylamide. It is also known as psychedelic drug. It is obtained from the fungus Ergot (Claviceps pupurea). It grows on the ears of rye, cereal and forage plants. It can cause ergotism in human and other mammals if they consume cereal or fodder infected with this fungi.

Answer 2

Answer: Ergot (Claviceps purpurea)

LSD stands for Lysergic Acid Diethylamide. It is obtained from the fungus called as Ergot (Clavicep purpurea) which grows on the rye plant.  LSD  is a drug which develops hallucinogenic effects in humans. It can induce changes in the perception, though and mood.