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Mushrooms ‘popping up out of control’ in Brisbane backyards after wet weather
New species of mushrooms could be sprouting in backyards after recent wet weather has seen fungi popping up around south-east Queensland gardens, unveiling the fungal kingdom underground.
Key points:
- Recent wet weather has seen mushrooms sprout up across Brisbane
- Experts warn against eating wild mushrooms, even ones individuals recognise as they may be toxic “dopplegangers”
- Much of the fungal kingdom is unknown with experts often discovering new species in people’s backyards
But residents are urged not to touch the mushrooms or eat them, with experts needing to determine whether they are safe or toxic, and many types are still unknown.
Ecologist and environmental photographer Allison Pouliot told Rebecca Levingston on ABC Radio Brisbane that…
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