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How to identify poisonous mushrooms in Australia?
A poisonous death cap mushroom in Melbourne, similar in appearance to edible mushrooms. Source: AFP / WILLIAM WEST
As wild mushroom season begins, Australians are being warned about the risks of accidental ingestion of death cap mushrooms and other poisonous fungi. we recall our conversation with Yakindra Timilsena, President of the Nepalese Association of Agriculture, Forestry, and Environment in Australia, about identifying toxic mushrooms and important safety precautions. Food research scientist Timilsena is also the current president of the Nepalese Association of Victoria. Note: This conversation was first published on 30 May 2025.
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