Mycena lacrimans, a rare species from Amazonia, is bioluminescent

Abstract

Mycena lacrimans (Agaricales, Mycenaceae) is redescribed from material collected recently near the type locality and is for the first time reported as bioluminescent. A comprehensive description, illustrations, photographs, comparison with phenetically similar species, and discussion of phylogenetic relationships are provided. © 2007 Trustees of the Royal Botanic Garden.