Cordyceps militries
| Attribute | Description |
| Common Name | Cordyceps Militaris |
| Scientific Name | Cordyceps militaris |
| Kingdom | Fungi |
| Phylum | Ascomycota |
| Class | Sordariomycetes |
| Order | Hypocreales |
| Family | Ophiocordycipitaceae |
| Genus | Cordyceps |
| Color | Orange to yellow |
| Shape | Cylindrical, elongated, with a club-like tip |
| Size (Length) | Typically 2-5 cm long (can vary) |
| Texture | Dry, firm, slightly brittle |
| Spore Color | White to pale yellow |
| Habitat | Grows on insect larvae, particularly on caterpillars |
| Microscopic Features | Ascospores, septate hyphae, conidiophores |
| Odor | Mild, earthy |
| Taste | Slightly bitter |
| Growth Conditions | Requires high humidity, temperatures between 20-25°C |
