DSC_2330 Collared earthstar (Geastrum triplex) fruit body beneath miro on forest floor. In these fungi the spores are ejected in little bursts as falling raindrops strike the outer wall of the round spore sac or peridium. The fruiting body is rather tough and lasts longer than most other fungi. Waipori Gorge *
DSC_2094 Lemon-drop button (Bisporella citrina) a common fungus on the fallen logs and branches of hardwoods, and particularly on southern beech in NZ. This fungus probably has a worldwide distribution, being recorded throughout Europe, North America, as well as Australasia. O'Malleys Track, Waimakariri River *
DSC_6579 Lemon-drop button (Bisporella citrina) a common fungus on the fallen logs and branches of hardwoods, and particularly on southern beech in NZ. This fungus probably has a worldwide distribution, being recorded throughout Europe, North America, as well as Australasia. Nina Valley, Lewis Pass *
