The Beauty Of The Rare Blue Mushroom, Residents Of The Morowali Nature Reserve

Blue mushrooms in Morowali Central Sulawesi (Photo rahman6d via Instagram BKSDA Central Sulawesi)

JAKARTA - The stunning blue color of this mushroom is beautiful to look at. This blue mushroom is a resident of the Morowali nature reserve, Central Sulawesi (Central Sulawesi).

This blue mushroom with the Latin name mycena interrupta is a rare species of fungus that is rarely found. Mycena interrupta, quoted from the statement of the Central Sulawesi BKSDA, commonly known as pixie's parasol.

Although it has bright colors, it is not like other Mycena species which are bioluminescent (luminous). Mycena interupta doesn't give off any light of her own.

It is characterized by a bright blue color during the seedling period, and will slowly fade gradually during the growing process.

For visitors who have conducted research or expeditions to the Morowali Nature Reserve, especially those who pass through the Mount Tambusisi hiking trail, this species of Blue Mushroom is often encountered.

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For those who are curious to research and see the Blue Mushroom first hand, they must arrange a Conservation Area Entry Permit (SIMAKSI) to the Central Sulawesi Natural Resources Conservation Center in Palu. Don't forget the health protocol