On a downed branch. Probably white barrel bird's nest, Nidula niveotomentosa |
On the ground, in moss. One "egg" may still be in the one on the top right. |
The nests are called "peridia" ("peridium" in the singular), and serve as splash cups; when raindrops strike the nest, the eggs (called "peridioles") are projected into the air, where they latch onto twigs, branches, leaves, and so on. (MushroomExpert.com)
Ingenious way to propagate. - Margy
ReplyDeleteRain power. Very appropriate in this climate.
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