冬虫夏草
dōng​chóng​xià​cǎo

caterpillar fungus

  • created sense approved 冬虫夏草/冬蟲夏草 · dōng​chóng​xià​cǎo · caterpillar fungus

    冬虫夏草 / 冬蟲夏草

    dōng​chóng​xià​cǎo

    caterpillar fungus

    caterpillar fungus (Ophiocordyceps sinensis); a fungus that grows within the body of a caterpillar and is used as a highly-prized medicinal tonic in traditional Chinese medicine.

    冬虫夏草是一种非常名贵的中药材。

    noun

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