‘The fungal awakening’: Why some believe the porcini should be Utah’s state mushroom

ST. GEORGE — To raise Utahn’s fungal awareness, the Mushroom Society of Utah hopes that the “beautiful and delicious” porcini is designated as the state mushroom. Utah House Rep. Christine F. Watkins chose to sponsor the state mushroom designation bill, officially designated HB 92 in the 2023 Utah legislative session, at the request of former […]