Toxic wild mushrooms claim another life in California

Four people have died since mid-November, state health officials say.

Another Californian dies from toxic wild mushrooms

Four people have died since mid-November, state health officials say.

Another death reported in California's worst outbreak of wild mushroom poisoning

Just half of a "death cap" mushroom can be deadly, one expert said.

Contra Costa County man latest to die from California toxic wild mushroom outbreak

Health officials in the East Bay said a man has died from consuming toxic wild mushrooms, amid an ongoing spike in ...

'Largest outbreak that we've seen in California.' Death cap mushrooms linked to deaths, hospitalizations

California officials are warning Northern and Central Coast residents against foraging for mushrooms amid an outbreak of ...

Wild flower superbloom in Southern California? Experts weigh in on winter rain and what it means for season

Recent rainfall could mean big things for this year’s upcoming wild flower season, but too many hot days could kill the bloom ...

Using plant identification phone apps properly

A: I’ve tested several plant identification apps and have found them surprisingly, but not completely, accurate. You simply ...
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Third California death in less than 2 months linked to wild mushroom poisoning

THERE HAS BEEN ANOTHER DEATH CONNECTED TO MUSHROOM POISONING IN CALIFORNIA. A RESIDENT OF SONOMA COUNTY DIED OVER THE WEEKEND AFTER EATING WILD MUSHROOMS ACCORDING TO THEIR COUNTY HEALTH DEPARTMENT.

Fungus Festival in Big Sur educates on dangers of wild mushrooms

Fungus Festival in Big Sur educates on dangers of wild mushrooms ...