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The science behind 'fairy rings': why mushrooms grow in circles

Original: The science behind ‘fairy rings’: Why mushrooms grow in circles

News outlets are explaining 'fairy rings', the mysterious circles of mushrooms that appear on lawns and fields. The phenomenon occurs as fungal mycelium spreads outward underground from a central point, depleting nutrients in the centre while producing mushrooms at the growing edge. The folklore explanation blamed fairies or magic, but the biology is well understood.

Why now: Curiosity-driven seasonal interest in the striking natural phenomenon, which often draws attention when mushroom circles appear on lawns and parkland.

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• The science behind ‘fairy rings’: Why mushrooms grow in circles · Ynetnews

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