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Cladonia sp.
Not sure if these are British Soldier Lichens (Cladonia cristatella) or another similar looking species such as Cladonia floerkeana or Cladonia ravenelii. The red portions are the apothecia, which is the fruit body.
Pine flatwoods near several different Cladonia species.
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