Clavicipitaceae
8 edible species
Parasitic fungi infecting grasses and insects, including ergot-producing species.
Claviceps purpurea
Ergot
Edible: Poisonous
Cordyceps gunnii
Vegetable caterpillar fungus
Edible: Mushroom, Fungus
Cordyceps hauturu
Edible: Mushroom ?, Check edibility
Cordyceps hawkesii
Fawn vegetable caterpillar
Edible: Mushroom
Cordyceps militaris
Scarlet caterpillar fungus
Edible: Medicine
Cordyceps ophioglossoides
Edible: Mushroom ?, Check edibility
Cordyceps sinensis
Caterpillar fungus, Winter worm summer-herb
Edible: Fungus, Mushroom
Ophiocordyceps robertsii
Vegetable caterpillar fungus
Edible: Mushroom, Fungus