A villager in Tengchong in southwest China’s Yunnan Province discovered a giant wild mushroom on October 22, 2017. / Photo from Sina

People who live nearby have flocked to the village to witness the rarely-seen mushroom measuring 94.3 centimeters tall, and weighing an estimated 50 kilograms. /Photo from NetEase

Experts said the mushroom is edible after an initial check. /Photo from NetEase

Villagers hope to apply for a Guinness World Record for the largest edible wild mushroom. /Photo from NetEase