Rare mushroom discovery in the Netherlands

Translated from the Dutch Mycological Society:

Wednesday, September 3rd, 2014

In the vicinity of Hengelo town the Leucoagaricus meleagris mushroom was found a few weeks ago. This very rare heat-loving species grew there on rotting hay. Leucoagaricus meleagris benefits possibly from the warmer summers and recent heavy downpours. As the number of reports from our country increased slightly in recent years.

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