| Scientific Name |
Cordyceps militaris |
| Kingdom |
Fungi |
| Phylum |
Ascomycota |
| Class |
Sordariomycetes |
| Order |
Hypocreales |
| Family |
Cordycipitaceae |
| Genus |
Cordyceps |
| Habitat |
Grows on insect larvae and soils |
| Color |
Bright orange to reddish-orange |
| Shape |
Club-shaped, elongated |
| Size |
3–8 cm in height, 0.2–0.5 cm width |
| Surface Texture |
Smooth with slight wrinkles |
| Spores |
Cylindrical to thread-like, smooth |
| Growth Conditions |
Prefers high humidity and 20-25°C |
| Odor |
Mild earthy or fungal aroma |
| Taste |
Slightly sweet and umami-like |
| Natural Occurrence |
Found in forests, dead insect hosts |
