Baramulla, April 2, April 3 -- Vendors from Uri and other remote areas of Jammu and Kashmir are flocking to local markets in Baramulla to sell the seasonal wild mushroom, locally known as "Shajkaan", providing a crucial source of income for rural households. These mushrooms, which grow abundantly during the spring season in the forested and hilly regions, attract buyers from across the district due to their unique taste and medicinal value. Farmers and daily-wage earners often walk long distances, sometimes covering several kilometers on foot, to transport the mushrooms to central markets for sale.Local traders said the harvest has helped families meet their daily expenses and supplement earnings from other agricultural activities. "This ...