Green-spored Parasol

　Due to prolonged rainfall, there has been a massive outbreak of the poisonous mushroom *Green-spored Parasol* across the country. Although this species is naturally found in tropical and subtropical regions, global warming has caused its range to expand northwards.

　The problem is that it resembles the edible parasol mushroom and grows in populated areas such as city parks and embankments. Along the Kamogawa River, it was found growing in clusters near Marutamachi Bridge.

　It contains potent gastrointestinal toxins; if ingested, it causes symptoms of poisoning such as severe vomiting, abdominal pain and diarrhoea. Please take care not to eat it by mistake.