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Ghost Fungus - Omphalotus nidiformis Gill formation of Ghost Fungus Australia,Geotagged,Ghost Fungus,Omphalotus nidiformis,Spring Click/tap to enlarge

Ghost Fungus - Omphalotus nidiformis

Gill formation of Ghost Fungus

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"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.

Similar species: Agaricales
Species identified by Ernst
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Uploaded Aug 7, 2025. Captured Nov 13, 2021 18:59 in Spring Mount Conservation Park, Mount Alma Rd, Inman Valley SA 5211, Australia.