Scientists want public's help locating rare 'witches cauldron' fungus around Prince George

[UngulateNerd92]

A rare and unique-looking fungus called sarcosoma globosum — or more commonly known as witches cauldron — has recently been spotted around Prince George.

This fungus, which is normally found in northern Europe, is so rare and unique that it's missing off the official fungi list in British Columbia.

UNBC wants help finding witches cauldron near Prince George - Prince George Citizen

 

[birdsandbats]

Yeah, fungi have weird ranges. The Texas Star is only found at a couple of sites in Texas and Japan.

 

[UngulateNerd92]

Yeah, fungi have weird ranges. The Texas Star is only found at a couple of sites in Texas and Japan.

How fascinating! This definitely perplexes me... I wish I could allocate more time to studying fungi.