Monday, 11 November 2024

Rare new species of mushroom found in Estonia

A few weeks ago, Tõnu Ploompuu, a botanist from Tallinn University came across a rare mushroom in Tornimäe, Saaremaa. The mushroom is believed to be the Parasola kuehneri, a species of mushroom that has never before been seen in Estonia. The mushroom is currently undergoing testing for verification. 

The Parasola kuehneri can be identified by it's blue hue and is believed not to be seriously toxic.