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 *
11008-15106 Wood Ear or hakeke (Auricularia cornea) and Orange poreconch (Favolaschia calocera) fungi, attacking the cut end of a rotting trunk. The Orange poreconch was first reported in New Zealand in the 1960s and has since spread throughout New Zealand. It is thought to have arrived from Madagascar. Kaimai Range *
11008-15107 Wood Ear or hakeke (Auricularia cornea) 'ear' fungus is abundant on rotting wood in lowland forests. It is brown to red-brown with a soft velvety exterior when young. Older fruit bodies often dry out with a pale grey, furry exterior. When soaked in water and shred cut, it is a tasty addition to stir fried Chinese dishes. Rotorua *
