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Ghost fungus - Omphalotus nidiformis Found in mature Pinus radiate plantation Australia,Eamw fungi,Fall,Geotagged,Ghost fungus,Omphalotus nidiformis Click/tap to enlarge

Ghost fungus - Omphalotus nidiformis

Found in mature Pinus radiate plantation

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The Ghost Fungus

"Omphalotus nidiformis", or ghost fungus, is a gilled basidiomycete mushroom most notable for its bioluminescent properties. It is known to be found primarily in southern Australia and Tasmania, but was reported from India in 2012 and 2018.

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Similar species: Agaricales
Species identified by Ernst
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By Ernst

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Uploaded Jan 15, 2021. Captured May 5, 2016 15:39 in 558 Peters Creek Rd, Kuitpo SA 5201, Australia.
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  • Canon EOS 700D
  • f/5.6
  • 1/332s
  • ISO800
  • 250mm
Captured in the fall. More fall photos.