Ghost Fungus

Description:

Funnel-shaped agaric growing in overlapping clusters, and it is bio-luminescent. That is, of course, I have the correct ID. If so, it's a native Australian species. Pinkish colour, particularly the gills, which run down the length of the stipe and taper in thickness at the base. The fungus is both saprotrophic and parasitic, and generally found growing on dead or dying trees. This specimen looked fairly old and withered, and it was in a very exposed area with little shade on a hot day. This species is also poisonous.

Habitat:

Found growing in a grassy area on the Westcliff Track, Bunya Mountains National Park, southeast Queensland. This section is in full sunlight and exposed, particularly to weather systems approaching from the Western Darling Downs. Each time I've visited this area, it's been hot and dry. Here's some park info - http://www.nprsr.qld.gov.au/parks/bunya-...

Notes:

I've chosen this species ID because I was asked by campers on the trail had I seen the glowing mushrooms? They told me the location they had spotted them the night before, and this is the area I think they were talking about. I couldn't find any other fungi on this part of the trail (and I looked). I was only given a vague description of what they found, and as it was now daylight I couldn't see for myself if this specimen was glowing or not. If this spotting isn't Omphalotus nidiformis, I can only suggest it may be Pleurotus ostreatus - Oyster Mushrooms. And I could be totally wrong on both counts. Fungi are so frustrating. Any other suggestions?