Mushrooms 'popping up out of control' in Brisbane backyards after wet weather MonMonday 8 MarMarch 2021 at 11:53pm Dr Rowston says fungi are essential to breakdown leaf litter and guide nutrients back into the soil. ( Share Print text only Cancel New species of mushrooms could be sprouting in backyards after recent wet weather has seen fungi popping up around south-east Queensland gardens, unveiling the fungal kingdom underground. Key points: Recent wet weather has seen mushrooms sprout up across Brisbane Experts warn against eating wild mushrooms, even ones individuals recognise as they may be toxic "dopplegangers" Much of the fungal kingdom is unknown with experts often discovering new species in people's backyards