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Omphalotus nidiformis ( Ghost Fungus ) A highly toxic fungus from southern Australia with an eeries reputation of glowing in the dark. Australia,Geotagged,Omphalotus nidiformis,Winter Click/tap to enlarge Species introCountry intro

Omphalotus nidiformis ( Ghost Fungus )

A highly toxic fungus from southern Australia with an eeries reputation of glowing in the dark.

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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 Martin Lagerwey
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By Martin Lagerwey

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Uploaded May 22, 2016. Captured Sep 14, 2013 12:40 in 71 Napoleon Cres, White Hills VIC 3550, Australia.
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  • Canon EOS 450D
  • f/6.3
  • 1/83s
  • ISO100
  • 28mm
Captured in the winter. More winter photos.