Vegetable caterpillar fungus
Ophiocordyceps robertsii
Family: Clavicipitaceae
What it is like
A mushroom.
Where it is found
It is a temperate plant.
Countries/locations it is found in
Asia, China, New Zealand
How it is used for food
Edible parts
Mushroom, fungus
How it is grown
Its other names
Local names
Hautatu chongcao
Synonyms
Cordyceps robertsii (Hook.) Berk.; Sphaeria robertsii Hook.; Sphaeronaema huegeli Corda;