Rare 30cm Mushroom Found in Black Raspberry Patch Amid Heavy Monsoon Rains

Calvatia nipponica, known as a globally rare species of mushroom, has been found for the 13th consecutive year near Mount Jirisan in Namwon, North Jeolla Province.

According to the city of Namwon today (July 23), a resident in their 60s living in Sannae-myeon recently discovered one Calvatia nipponica mushroom in their black raspberry farm.

The farm is a site where an apple orchard—where Calvatia nipponica had been found for several years—was converted into a black raspberry patch.

The discovered mushroom is generally round and spherical, measuring about 30 cm in diameter, and exhibits a white color just before turning light brown.

With this find, Calvatia nipponica has been discovered at this farm for 13 consecutive years since 2014.

Starting with two in the first year, 2 to 3 mushrooms initially appeared each year, but the number has recently been on an upward trend, increasing to 5 to 8.

Calvatia nipponica has also been steadily harvested for about 10 years in another apple orchard located nearby at the foot of Mount Jirisan.

Experts analyze that the mycelium of Calvatia nipponica remains in this area and grows whenever favorable growth conditions are met every summer.

Calvatia nipponica, which mainly grows in grassy fields or thickets with abundant organic matter during the summer and autumn seasons, is known to be effective for stopping bleeding and detoxification.

The farm owner stated that the mushroom grew rapidly over the course of a few days following recent monsoon rains, and considering the timing of its appearance, several more are expected to emerge in the future.

(Photo provided by Namwon City, Yonhap News)
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