ksyleny
Ksyleny is a fictional genus of bioluminescent fungi described in speculative fiction and world-building encyclopedias. The name is used for several species that inhabit moist woodlands and emit a blue-green glow in darkness. In the imagined taxonomy, Ksyleny is placed in the family Ksylenaceae, within the order Agaricales, though taxonomic schemes vary by author.
Description: Fruiting bodies range from 1 to 5 cm in diameter, with a convex to funnel-shaped cap
Distribution and habitat: Ksyleny species are described as endemic to temperate forest regions in the fictional
Ecology and uses: Ksyleny fungi are saprotrophic and contribute to wood decomposition and nutrient cycling. In