{
  "id": 11375420,
  "title": "Pilz des Jahres: Schwarzkopf-Milchling ist „Pilz des Jahres“ 2027",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/10/02/pilz-des-jahres-schwarzkopf-milchling-ist-pilz-des-jahres-2027",
  "topic": "science",
  "section": "Science",
  "published": "2026-10-02T06:00:06.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "Handelsblatt",
    "slug": "handelsblatt",
    "url": "https://www.handelsblatt.com/technik/forschung-innovation/pilz-des-jahres-schwarzkopf-milchling-ist-pilz-des-jahres-2027/100259207.html"
  },
  "original_language": "de",
  "account": "In 2027, the Schwarzkopf-Milchling was crowned as the 'Pilz des Jahres,' or 'Pilz of the Year,' by the German Society for Mycology. This lesser-known mushroom, highly valued by specialists, was chosen for its unique features. The mushroom, characterized by its typical brown-black cap, is now among those suffering from the effects of climate warming. Its distribution is declining, though the rate varies by region. The 'Pilz des Jahres' 2027 predominantly grows in coniferous forests in mountainous areas between August and October. It thrives particularly in natural firs and is absent from the lowlands of Northern Germany. In many German states, the Schwarzkopf-Milchling is listed on the Red List and requires conservation efforts. The mushroom has numerous folk names related to its dark color, such as Essenkehrer, Rauchfangkehrer, Rußkopf, and Schornsteinfeger. In the Erzgebirge region, it is also known as 'Pasterle,' likely due to its resemblance to a priest's attire with a dark coat and white collar.",
  "summary": "Viele volkstümliche Namen und ein besonderer Lebensraum: Was den Schwarzkopf-Milchling als „Pilz des Jahres“ für das kommende Jahr auszeichnet.",
  "key_points": [],
  "editors_take": null,
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  "coverage": {
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  },
  "ai_generated": true,
  "disclaimer": "Summaries, key points and the editor’s take are written by software from other outlets’ reporting and may contain errors — always check the linked original."
}