Puppen-Kernkeule / Caterpillar Fungus / Cordyceps Militaris
A parasitic fungus that grows on caterpilars. Asian cuisine uses it as a soup ingredient.
This mushroom produces pentostatin which is used in leukemia treatment.
Seen October 30th, 2025 in a field in Southwest Germany.
A parasitic fungus that grows on caterpilars. Asian cuisine uses it as a soup ingredient.
This mushroom produces pentostatin which is used in leukemia treatment.
Seen October 30th, 2025 in a field in Southwest Germany.
Category Photography / Still Life
Species Plant / Fungus
Size 2558 x 1440px
File Size 883.4 kB
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