World's biggest mushroom possibly found in China

Locals in China's Yunnan Province are hopeful a giant fungus, weighing in at 33lb (15kg), could be a world record breaker.



The large clump of mushrooms, numbers over 100 caps attached at the base of their stems.



The fungus, measuring 36in (93cm) in diameter, was proudly put on display by the man who found it.


YouTube link. Original BBC video.

However, it is not known what type of fungus it is, nor whether it is safe to eat.