Current Affairs - State - Discussion

The rare Blue Pinkgill mushroom (Entoloma hochstetteri), native to New Zealand, was recently found in the Kagaznagar forest division of Komaram Bheem Asifabad district, Telangana. Known for its vivid sky-blue colour due to rare azulene pigments, this species is among the most visually striking fungi in the world. Its discovery in Telangana suggests that the local forest ecosystem provides conditions similar to its native habitat. Alongside, the shuttlecock mushroom (Clathrus delicatus) was spotted for the first time in the Eastern Ghats at Kawal Tiger Reserve. These findings highlight Telangana’s rich biodiversity and the ecological significance of its forest regions.