Editor’s note: This story has been updated to display the article in its entirety. I was taking photographs of mushrooms in my yard when a passerby told me they were shaggy parasol mushrooms and were ...

False parasol mushrooms often form circles in lawns, resembling fairy rings. Common after wet weather, they're not edible. Always ensure mushroom safety before consuming. These mushrooms seem to pop ...

Circles of white mushrooms, or “fairy rings,” may add a whimsical touch to summer lawns. But beware — they’re probably poisonous. Brian Shaw, Ph.D., professor and associate department head for ...