Poisonous mushroom in human form

Scientists believe that a human-like fungus, found 15 years ago, is actually a new fungus.

New poisonous mushroom species

The poisonous mushroom was first discovered in Cockley Cley, Norfolk County, eastern England, in 2000. Scientists confirmed it was a completely new species and scientifically named britannicum Geastrum . So far, they have only been found in the UK.

Britannicum Geastrum fungus.(Photo: Telegraph)

The britannicum geastrum is shaped like a fisherman with a small round mushroom head similar to a sea-going hat, the mushroom flesh protrudes on both sides like arms. Fresh mushrooms within a few weeks then dried up.

" For us, this discovery is like an observer of bird detection of a rare bird. This is not only a new fungus with Norfolk or England, but also new to science," Telegraph said. by quoting Tony Leech, a mushroom researcher in Norfolk, said.

Previously, experts said this was a variant of the rare fungus Rayed Earthstar. Through DNA sequence analysis in Spain, they identified this as a new species.