Why are there so many mushrooms around this year?

Written and edited by the WorldPing NewsdeskPublished Updated Original reporting: BBC Science
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What happened

The RHS says the hot, dry summer followed by autumn rain could lead to record sightings.

Key facts

  • The RHS says the hot, dry summer followed by autumn rain could lead to record sightings.
  • Reported by BBC Science and published Thu, 08 Oct 2026 05:13:14 UTC.

Why it matters

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