Pictures: Sharon Freeman
Mushroom enthusiasts are rugging up and heading outdoors at night in the hopes of sighting the magical ghost fungus.
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Seemingly normal by day, the fungi’s bioluminescent properties means it glows after the sun goes down.
It’s not known exactly why they glow – but there are theories.
Mainly that the glow will attract insects at night, who will go on to disperse the fungi’s spores, aiding in propagation.
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