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Bioluminescent ghost mushrooms glowing in the dark, nestled on a forest tree trunk.

There are over 70 types of mushrooms that glow in the dark

Updated on December 16, 2025June 30, 2025
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Glow-in-the-dark mushrooms are called “ghost mushrooms” or “fox fire.” There are over 70 species of bioluminescent mushrooms. Ghost mushrooms produce a light ranging from green, blue, and yellow. Their glow is created by the same biochemical that is responsible for the light from fireflies.

Learn more at https://science.anu.edu.au/news-events/news/natures-nightlight-glowing-mushrooms-found-australian-forests

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