Surge in death cap mushrooms in NSW and SA as scientists warn some deadly fungi look like supermarket varieties

Amanita phalloides detected growing in Sydney, the southern highlands, southern NSW and the Adelaide hillsAustralia news live: latest politics updatesGet our breaking news email, free app or daily news podcastNew South Wales and South Australia residents have been warned to stay away from wild mushrooms after a surge in the detection of highly poisonous death caps, including in Sydney.Amanita phalloides, commonly known as death cap mushrooms, have been found growing in Sydney, the southern highlands, southern NSW and the Adelaide hills after high rainfall, health officials say. They warn that children are particularly at risk.Sign up for Guardian Australia’s breaking news email Continue reading...