Foraging warning issued as deathcap mushrooms flourish
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Source: 9News
Published: 2026-03-23 11:57 UTC+10:00
Section: National
Factuality Score: 100
Opinion Category: Neutral
Topics: Australia, Weather, Environment & Climate
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Australians have been urged not to pick wild mushrooms, as wild weather has led to more deathcap mushrooms growing in parts of the country.The changing season and wetter weather across Australia means more wild mushrooms are growing, but experts say one wrong move when backyard foraging could turn into a deadly mistake.This is because the deathcap mushroom can grow after periods of heavy rain, and are almost impossible to distinguish from wild mushrooms that are safe to eat.LIVE UPDATES: Aussies
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