caterpillar fungus

基本解释

As the name suggests, Chinese caterpillar fungus of course, is a worm in winter, while in summer it becomes a grass.
顾名思义，冬虫夏草当然冬天是虫，而夏天就变成草了。
This unusual medicine, consisting of the remains of a caterpillar from which a thin fungus of similar length has sprouted, is said to be a powerful aphrodisiac and antidote to fatigue.
这味与蝠蛾幼虫相似身长的真菌在其幼虫的尸体上繁殖生长出来的特殊的药材，被认为是非常有效的壮阳药和大补之药。
Few inspect the counters and jars filled with exotic salves and cures, from dried bats and lizards to caterpillar fungus.
柜台前空荡荡的，罐子里装满了蝙蝠、蜥蜴。冬虫夏草等干货——这些奇特的药材却无人问津。

Few inspect the counters and jars filled with exotic salves and cures, from dried bats and lizards to caterpillar fungus.
ECONOMIST: Rising prices in even the most exotic products
Could their spectacular success really have been achieved by hard work, caterpillar fungus and turtle blood, as their coach, Ma Junren, claimed?
ECONOMIST: Does the end justify the means?
Notably, a speculative craze has gripped the market for caterpillar fungus.
ECONOMIST: Rising prices in even the most exotic products