What Can Be Grown Without Sun or Soil and Can Either Provide Nourishment or Deliver Poison? is a nature riddle. Guess, then tap Show Answer.
Riddle: What can be grown without sun or soil and can either provide nourishment or deliver poison?
Answer: Mushroom
Need a hint?
It often grows in dark, damp places like forests and cellars.
Answer and explanation (spoiler!)
The answer is a mushroom.
Mushrooms are fungi, not plants, so they don’t need sunlight, and many grow on wood or compost rather than soil. Some are delicious to eat, while others are poisonous.
That’s why you should never eat wild mushrooms unless an expert says they’re safe.
Difficulty: Medium · Best for: ages 9 and up
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FAQ
Are mushrooms plants?
No. They belong to a separate group called fungi.
Is it safe to pick wild mushrooms?
Only with an expert. Some poisonous mushrooms look very like edible ones.