Omphalotus Olearius

Name:

Omphalotus Olearius (A.K.A. The Jack-O-Lantern Mushroom)

Description:

A bright orange mushroom that has gills that glow in the dark. Visually similar to chanterelles.

Comments:

They are poisonous! Symptoms include blurred vision, cramps, and diarrhea. They are not lethal, but really, that does not sound like a lot of fun. Look at that picture above though. It glows in the dark. This is due to an enzyme called luciferase that acts on a compound called lucifern, also found in fireflies.