Omphalotus nidiformis
Ghost Fungus
PoisonousBioluminescent: a clump gives off enough green light to photograph by, and Australians drive out at night to do exactly that. Violently sickening, and it fruits on the same dead wood as oyster mushrooms.
Poisonous in this game means: Toxic to humans — ranges from serious stomach upset to lethal.
Commonly confused with
Do not use this page to identify a mushroom you intend to eat. It describes one species in general terms, lists only the best-documented lookalikes, and cannot account for regional variation, your own sensitivity or how the mushroom is prepared. Ask a qualified local expert.
Genus
Omphalotus nidiformis sits in the genus Omphalotus. Its close relatives in this game are listed below — worth comparing, because genus-mates are exactly what people confuse.