65 million years of quiet fungus supremacy.
Scientists just described Dianjunus rex — a giant fungus from the forests of Yunnan whose family showed up right after the dinosaurs checked out. They nicknamed it D-rex. We made it a king.
Fruiting bodies can reach about half a metre tall — the largest known member of its fungal group.
A single one can weigh close to five pounds. A very heavy mushroom.
Its family is thought to have appeared right after the mass extinction that ended the dinosaurs.
Found in the forests of southern China, often on the roots of cork oak trees.
The "D" honours the ancient Dian kingdom. The "rex" honours its size.
Described as a new species, genus and family in October 2026.
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The fungus is real — Dianjunus rex was described by scientists in October 2026. The cartoon king with a crown is our own illustration, made with AI assistance.
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