10th April, 2024
CHIRANJIT MITRA
Forget fireflies! Discover the fascinating mushrooms that create their ethereal glow.
Widespread in decaying wood and roots, giving off a greenish glow.
Common on dead hardwoods, gills emit a bright, ghostly glow.
Found at the base of trees, the whole mushroom faintly glows. Caution: poisonous!
Rare species, only found in a few US states, stem glows.
Found in tropical areas like the southern US, tiny mushrooms with glowing caps.
Bioluminescence attracts insects, aiding in spore dispersal, but the full science is still a mystery.
Search for these fantastical fungi after dark for an enchanting glimpse of nature's magic.