Hyocreopsis rhododendri II
'Seek and you will find'
I have continued to learn more about this fascinating species of fungi. One incredibly useful source of information has come from the Ecology of Hypocreopsis rhododendri by Katherine C. Grundy. I would definitely recommend giving it a read if you want to know more:
https://eu03.alma.exlibrisgroup.com/view/delivery/44ABE_INST/12153000170005941
I have been having great success in finding Hypocreopsis rhododendri in blackthorn scrub, which is an incredibly uncommon way to find this species. The blackthorn scrub is dense and very hard to traverse through. I will try to find more of this species in the blackthorn scrub, and I will also document the lichen species found there, as the blackthorn is dripping with many species.