How to Identify Lobariaceae

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

Key Identification Features

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Representative Lobariaceae Species

How to identify Lobaria pulmonaria (L.) Hoffm.

Lobaria pulmonaria (L.) Hoffm.

Lobaria pulmonaria (L.) Hoffm.

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

How to identify Lobaria anthraspis (Ach.) T.Sprib. & McCune

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

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

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

How to identify Lobaria oregana (Tuck.) Müll.Arg.

Lobaria oregana (Tuck.) Müll.Arg.

Lobaria oregana (Tuck.) Müll.Arg.

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

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

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

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

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

How to identify Sticta filix (Sw.) Nyl.

Sticta filix (Sw.) Nyl.

Sticta filix (Sw.) Nyl.

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

How to identify Yarrumia colensoi (C.Bab.) D.J.Galloway

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

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

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

How to identify Pseudocyphellaria crocata (L.) Vain.

Pseudocyphellaria crocata (L.) Vain.

Pseudocyphellaria crocata (L.) Vain.

Pseudocyphellaria crocata is a critically endangered ascomycete lichen from Pelt…

How to identify Ricasolia quercizans (Michx.) Stizenb.

Ricasolia quercizans (Michx.) Stizenb.

Ricasolia quercizans (Michx.) Stizenb.

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

How to identify Lobaria anomala (Brodo & Ahti) T.Sprib. & McCune

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

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

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

How to identify Sticta canariensis (Bory) Bory ex Delise

Sticta canariensis (Bory) Bory ex Delise

Sticta canariensis (Bory) Bory ex Delise

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

How to identify Pseudocyphellaria carpoloma (Delise) Vain.

Pseudocyphellaria carpoloma (Delise) Vain.

Pseudocyphellaria carpoloma (Delise) Vain.

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

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Frequently Asked Questions

How do you identify Lobariaceae?

Lobariaceae funguss belong to the Peltigerales order in the Fungi kingdom. In Wales, the Dolmelynllyn estate is known for its variety of rare bryophytes and lichens, including the genus Lobaria and specifically Lobaria pulmonaria. 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. Its lobes, which are 30–80 mm by 10–70 mm, have a distinct branching pattern that is subtly similar to dichotomy.

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