Sixteen new fungus species found hiding in Thailand's flowers

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What happened

Researchers have discovered 16 new species of fungus living unnoticed inside garden flowers and wildflowers across northern Thailand, more than quintupling the number of such fungi known to occur in the country.

Key facts

  • Researchers have discovered 16 new species of fungus living unnoticed inside garden flowers and wildflowers across northern Thailand, more than quintupling the number of such fungi known to occur in the country.
  • Reported by Phys.org and published Thu, 17 Sep 2026 16:40:17 UTC.

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