Orange Pore Fungus

[canetoad]

In (Aussie) winter I can't get out on the rocks at the beach and spend a lot of time in the bush with the dogs. Just this year I've seen a couple of instances of a beautiful little orange fungus that I hadn't seen before.

Well! Favolaschia calocera or the orange pore fungus is an invasive species that is displacing native fungi and apparently set to become a problem. Read about it here: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Favolaschia_calocera

But you must admit, it's pretty and photogenic.

[2naSalit]

1. Wow...

That's really cool looking!

[CaliforniaPeggy]

2. Wow, my dear canetoad! This is a wonderful photo.

And I love your composition, especially with the reflections. And the colors are great too.

That is worthy of hanging somewhere public!

[canetoad]

3. Thanks Peg

Not reflections - it's on a twig about 1" round and they are on the bottom. They are really tiny.

I'm reading about the tree Metrosideros collina; that's definitely my tree. Makes sense now why no one around here knew what it was.

[CaliforniaPeggy]

4. You're welcome! Glad I could help you find the info for your tree.

[Callalily]

5. Who knew fungus could be so beautiful!

[Rebl2]

6. Look like

something you would find in the ocean 🌊