Discinella terrestris 1
Discinella terrestris, an ascomycete, grows as flattened to undulate yellow to orange discs (to 10 mm) on the ground, and amongst moss, especially around the base of trees. It grows elsewhere in the world and is widespread. NB: A smaller bright yellow disc, Bisporella citrina, is found on rotting wood.  Doctor's Creek walking track, Reefton, 2005.
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