Bryoria

Bryoria
Bryoria nadvornikiana
Scientific classification Edit this classification
Domain: Eukaryota
Kingdom: Fungi
Division: Ascomycota
Class: Lecanoromycetes
Order: Lecanorales
Family: Parmeliaceae
Genus: Bryoria
Brodo & D.Hawksw. (1977)
Type species
Bryoria trichodes
(Michx.) Brodo & D.Hawksw. (1977)
Synonyms[1]
  • Bryopogon Th.Fr. (1860)
  • Setaria Ach. ex Michx. (1803)

Bryoria is a genus of lichenized fungi in the family Parmeliaceae. Many members of this genus are known as horsehair lichens.[2] The genus has a widespread distribution, especially in boreal and cool temperate areas.

  1. ^ Cite error: The named reference Species Fungorum was invoked but never defined (see the help page).
  2. ^ Smith HB, Dal Grande F, Muggia L, Keuler R, Divakar PK, Grewe F, Schmitt I, Lumbsch HT, Leavitt SD (2020). "Metagenomic data reveal diverse fungal and algal communities associated with the lichen symbiosis". Symbiosis. 82 (1–2): 133–147. doi:10.1007/s13199-020-00699-4. hdl:11577/3440801.