Most glowing mushrooms are found in tropical regions ... They collected a few samples of the glowing specimen, thinking it was a known species called Mycena haematopus. But when they brought ...

Genetic experiments by Heinzelmann confirmed the species identity, as well as the presence of bioluminescence-related genes found in all glowing fungi of the Mycena genus, the bonnet mushrooms.

KOBE--Bioluminescent mushrooms emit a faint green glow at night on Mount Rokkosan in Kobe’s Kita Ward, creating a surreal atmosphere. The mushrooms, called Mycena lux-coeli, were spotted on the ...