11008-15108 Wood Ear or hakeke (Auricularia polytricha) '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. Kaimai Range *
DSC_2048 Hedgehog Jelly (Pseudohydnum gelatinosum) semicircular to fan-shaped, and gelatinous with gills replaced with conical spines. Found on branches and logs of conifers in broadleaf-conifer forests. Common in pine plantations, the first year after harvesting. Arnold River, Westland *
DSC_2069 Scaly wood hedgehog (Sarcodon imbricatus) a species of tooth fungus in the order Thelephorales. On the underside it sports greyish, brittle teeth instead of gills, and has white flesh. The fruiting bodies can be quite large, with the coarsely scaled, brown cap measuring up to 30 cm (12 in) across. Bealey Spur, Arthur's Pass *
