Cordyceps gunnii
(Berk.) Berk.
Vegetable caterpillar fungus
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Summary
Source: WikipediaCordyceps gunnii is a species of fungus in the family Cordycipitaceae, and is of the genus Cordyceps. It was originally found and recorded by Gunn in Tasmania and named as Sphaeria gunnii, before later research confirmed it belonged to the Cordyceps genus and was renamed Cordyceps gunnii. This fungus and its sisters in the genus Cordyceps are known for growing out of insect bodies. C. gunnii can be found at ground level poking out of caterpillar burrows, attached to a caterpillar's head.
Description
A temperate mushroom in the family Clavicipitaceae, also known as vegetable caterpillar fungus.
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Edible Uses
The mushroom/fungus is edible.
Distribution
It is a temperate plant.
Where It Grows
Asia, China, Tasmania,
Also Known As
Guni congcao
References (1)
- Hall, I. R., et al, 2003, Edible and Poisonous Mushrooms of the World. Timber Press. p 307
