Scientists discovered a new type of mushroom in northwestern China’s coniferous forests and named it Neotricholomopsis globispora. Using DNA analysis and microscopic examination, they determined this mushroom belongs to a previously unknown genus within the Phyllotopsidaceae family. The mushroom is characterized by its nearly white to buff cap with coral-red scales and a distinctive ring-like zone on the stem. Based on genetic analysis, researchers estimated this mushroom genus first appeared roughly 229 million years ago during the late Triassic period.