New Zealand Fungi

DSC_2686 Beret lichen (Dibaeis absoluta) a native species of lichenised fungi characterised by a mostly smooth, green or greyish thallus that contrasts with the it's small smooth, pale pink fruiting bodies, or apothecia. Grows in patches on exposed clay banks, often besides tracks, or roads in alpine areas. Lake Monowai *

DSC2686Beret lichenDibaeisabsolutanativelichenised fungithalluspinkfruiting bodiesapotheciaclay bankLake Monowai