Scientists warn about golden oyster mushrooms sold in Florida markets

ScienceDaily
Apr 24, 2026, 9:41 am123 ptsTrending
The golden oyster mushroom may be a culinary hit, but it’s becoming an ecological problem. Scientists warn it’s spreading quickly through U.S. forests, where it outcompetes native fungi and reduces biodiversity. In just a decade, it has appeared in more than 25 states, largely due to human cultivation and…

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