DSC_5719 Carmine chalk cap (Russula kermesina) a partially 'encapsulated' fungi, which never opens fully. Having lost the ability to forceful eject the spores, these fungi instead rely on insects and birds to eat them and disperse the spores. Russulas have brittle stems which snap like a piece of chalk when bent. Waikaia Bush. *
DSC_5665 Icicle fungus, or pekepekekiore (Hericium clathroides) coral-like with many spines hanging down from each branch. White or pale pink when fresh, and can be quite large, such as here - 200mm in width. On dead standing trees, or fallen logs. Waikaia Bush *
DSC_5660 Icicle fungus, or pekepekekiore (Hericium clathroides) detail. Coral-like with many spines hanging down from each branch. White or pale pink when fresh, and can be quite large, such as this speciman which was fully 200mm in width. On dead standing trees, or fallen logs. Waikaia Bush *
