New Zealand Fungi
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DSC_6312 Bubblegum lichen (Dibaeis arcuata) a native species of lichenised fungi characterised by an inconspicuous, smooth grey thallus that contrasts with the it's bright, 'bubblegum pink' fruiting bodies, or apothecia. Grows in patches on acid, gritty soils in full sun, often besides tracks, or roads in alpine areas. Lewis Pass *
DSC6312Bubblegum lichenpink earthlichenDibaeisarcuataBaeomycesfungoidesnativelichenised fungifruticose lichengrey thallusbrightbubblegum pinkfruiting bodiesapotheciaLewis Pass