🍄 Identification Guide

How to Identify Lobariaceae

31 species · Fungi · Order Peltigerales

Lobariaceae is a fungus family in the Fungi kingdom, order Peltigerales, class Lecanoromycetes. The family contains 31 accepted species worldwide.

Key Identification Features

Its lobes, which are 30–80 mm by 10–70 mm, have a distinct branching pattern that is subtly similar to dichotomy.
This lower surface has a distinct rim, with a silky, blistered (bullate) texture that becomes slightly hairy toward the center.
In Wales, the Dolmelynllyn estate is known for its variety of rare bryophytes and lichens, including the genus Lobaria and specifically Lobaria pulmonaria.

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Representative Lobariaceae Species

Lobaria oregana (Tuck.) Müll.Arg.

Lobaria oregana is a large leafy lichen native to cool old-growth Pacific Northw…

Ricasolia quercizans (Michx.) Stizenb.

Ricasolia quercizans, the smooth lungwort, is a Peltigeraceae macrolichen used f…

Sticta canariensis (Bory) Bory ex Delise

Sticta canariensis is a rare lichen that forms two distinct morphological forms …

Pseudocyphellaria crocata (L.) Vain.

Pseudocyphellaria crocata is a critically endangered ascomycete lichen from Pelt…

Pseudocyphellaria carpoloma (Delise) Vain.

Pseudocyphellaria carpoloma is a New Zealand lichen species with distinct colour…

Pseudocyphellaria glabra (Hook.f. & Taylor) C.W.Dodge

Pseudocyphellaria glabra is a corticolous foliose lichen with a disjunct Souther…

Yarrumia colensoi (C.Bab.) D.J.Galloway

Yarrumia colensoi is a lichen that grows on trees in the southern hemisphere, wi…

Lobaria pulmonaria (L.) Hoffm.

Lobaria pulmonaria is a widespread foliose lichen, sensitive to pollution, with …

Sticta filix (Sw.) Nyl.

Sticta filix (Sw.) Nyl. is a foliose lichen with a characteristic shrimp or fish…

Lobaria anomala (Brodo & Ahti) T.Sprib. & McCune

Lobaria anomala is a brown foliose lichen found in Pacific coastal North America…

Lobaria anthraspis (Ach.) T.Sprib. & McCune

Lobaria anthraspis is a foliose lichen species in Peltigeraceae that was reclass…

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Frequently Asked Questions

How do you identify Lobariaceae?

Lobariaceae funguss belong to the Peltigerales order in the Fungi kingdom. Its lobes, which are 30–80 mm by 10–70 mm, have a distinct branching pattern that is subtly similar to dichotomy. For instant identification, use the iNature app — AI-powered and works offline.

What are the key characteristics of Lobariaceae?

Lobariaceae is classified in the order Peltigerales, class Lecanoromycetes, phylum Ascomycota. This lower surface has a distinct rim, with a silky, blistered (bullate) texture that becomes slightly hairy toward the center.

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