Five Facts About Ghost Pipe

Ghost Pipe is a pale white wildflower that thrives on mushrooms Ghost pipe also known as Indian pipe gets its name from its ghostly color and resemblance to the Native American peace pipe Ghost pipe, also known as Indian pipe or corpse plant, is a white, waxy, and translucent wildflower found in North American forests. The various names …

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

Ghost Mushrooms are Bioluminescent—Their Glow is Created by the Same Biochemical Responsible For the Light From Fireflies

Glow-in-dark mushrooms are called “ghost mushrooms.” There are over 70 species of bioluminescent mushrooms. Ghost mushrooms were often mistaken as a mystical fire or a ghastly ghost when seen in the forest at night—called Foxfire or Fairy Fire.  Ghost mushrooms produce a light that can be seen from a distance ranging in color from green, …