Peltigeraceae

The Peltigeraceae are a lichenized family of fungi in the order Peltigerales. Species of this family have a widespread distribution but are especially prevalent in temperate regions.[1] The family contains two genera and 101 species.[2]

Peltigeraceae
Peltigera leucophlebia, member of the Peltigeraceae
Scientific classification
Kingdom:	Fungi
Division:	Ascomycota
Class:	Lecanoromycetes
Subclass:	Lecanoromycetidae
Order:	Peltigerales
Suborder:	Peltigerineae
Family:	Peltigeraceae Dumort.
Type genus
Peltigera Willd.
Genera
Peltigera Solorina

References

1. Cannon PF, Kirk PM (2007). Fungal Families of the World. Wallingford, UK: CABI. p. 261. ISBN 0-85199-827-5.
2. Kirk PM, Cannon PF, Minter DW, Stalpers JA (2008). Dictionary of the Fungi (10th ed.). Wallingford, UK: CABI. p. 504. ISBN 978-0-85199-826-8.