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Quipu Lichen (Ramalina peruviana)Observer
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On Metrosideros excelsa. Occasional.
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Cartilage Lichen (Ramalina celastri)Observer
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On Metrosideros excelsa. Common.
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Ramalina pacificaObserver
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On Metrosideros excelsa. Only specimen seen.
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Myrtle Rust (Austropuccinia psidii)Observer
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On branches and shoots of Metrosideros excelsa. Heavy coverage.
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Myrtle Rust (Austropuccinia psidii)Observer
dblanchonDescription
Locally common on new leaves at tips of branches of pohutukawa. Not just on epicormic shoots
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Myrtle Rust (Austropuccinia psidii)Observer
dblanchonDescription
On Lophomyrtus in private garden.
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Myrtle Rust (Austropuccinia psidii)Observer
dblanchonDescription
On basal new growth of Metrosideros excelsa (a planted street tree). Not apparent in canopy.
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Myrtle Rust (Austropuccinia psidii)Observer
dblanchonDescription
On Metrosideros excelsa basal resprouts. On red flowers tree, not yet evident on yellow flowered variety at this site.
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Myrtle Rust (Austropuccinia psidii)Observer
dblanchonDescription
Abundant on new growth of Metrosideros excelsa on roadside.
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Myrtle Rust (Austropuccinia psidii)Observer
dblanchonDescription
On new trunk growth of pōhutukawa (Metrosideros excelsa).
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Orange Pore Fungus (Favolaschia claudopus)Observer
dblanchonDescription
On decomposing kawakawa stem in residential garden. Uncommon.
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Cladia gorgoneaObserver
dblanchonDescription
On basalt wall of Mt Eden Bowling Club. Occasional.
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Cladia gorgoneaObserver
dblanchonDescription
Locally abundant on basalt blocks near road. Identified as this species due to dark colour, fine branches and pointed branch tips (pycnidia).
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Mahoe Leafspot (Cephaleuros lagerheimii)Observer
dblanchonDescription
Occasional on leaves of mahoe (Melicytus ramiflorus)
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Pore Lichens (Genus Pertusaria)Observer
dblanchonDescription
Locally common on rock outcrops in full sun
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Cladias (Genus Cladia)Observer
dblanchonDescription
Very uncommon on rocks above wharf
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Gold Dust Lichens (Genus Chrysothrix)Observer
dblanchonDescription
Uncommon on shaded rocks and tree trunks. Probably C. xanthina but can't confirm without collecting a specimen and measuring granule size and doing chemical spot tests.
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Black Sheet Lichen (Parmotrema reticulatum)Observer
dblanchonDescription
Locally common on eroded rock surfaces. Upper surface reticulate-cracked and maculate. Sorediate.
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Powdered Fringe Lichen (Heterodermia speciosa)Observer
dblanchonDescription
Locally abundant on well-lit tree trunks. Lower surface corticate. Sorediate.
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Dirinaria Lichen (Dirinaria applanata)Observer
dblanchonDescription
Occasional on tree trunks in semi-shade
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Groundsel Crown Rust (Puccinia lagenophorae)Observer
dblanchonDescription
Extensive infection of Bellis perennis cultivar in private garden. Pustules on both upper and lower surface of leaves.