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Lightning strikes make collecting a parasitic fungus prized in traditional Chinese medicine a deadly pursuit

By Daile Zhang, Assistant Professor of Atmospheric Sciences, University of North Dakota

The parasitic fungus sometimes called ‘Himalayan gold’ can provide a good living to villagers who collect it. But rugged terrain and a high risk of lightning strikes make it a dangerous option.

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