Ghost Fungus (Omphalotus Nidiformis) Gourmet Mushroom Culture

Omphalotus nidiformis, or ghost fungus, is a gilled basidiomycetes mushroom most notable for its bioluminescent (ability for producing light) properties. Its bioluminescence, a blue-green color, is only observable in low light conditions when the eyes get dark-adapted. Not the entire fruit body glows, only the gills do, a phenomenon also called “foxfire”. This is due to an enzyme called luciferase, acting upon a compound called luciferin, leading to the emission of light much as fireflies do. Its fruit bodies are generally found growing in overlapping clusters on a wide variety of dead or dying trees. It could be mistaken as an edible pleurotus, but like most glowing mushrooms, the Omphalotus nidiformis is deadly poisonous. Ghost Fungus (Omphalotus nidiformis) Grow your own bioluminescent Ghost Fungus mushrooms with liquid culture syringes! Omphalotus nidiformis, also known as Ghost Fungus, originated from India although is now mostly found in southern Australia and Tasmania. It is bioluminescent and only used for decoration as it is poisonous.