New Glowing Mushroom

7 Oct

Speaking of Foxfires, scientists have discovered a new species of bioluminescent mushrooms in Brazil. The mushrooms are part of the genus Mycena, a group that includes about 500 species worldwide. Of these only 33 are known to be able to glow in the dark. Wild.

(Via Nat Geo)

MP3: Phosphorescent – I Gotta Get Drunk

2 Responses to “New Glowing Mushroom”

  1. Manuella Célibataire October 9, 2009 at 3:37 am #

    they would look good as a pizza topping (if they can actually be eaten) !

  2. Allie October 9, 2009 at 1:09 pm #

    they might do better as a drug. just sayin.

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