| Pannariaceae | |
|---|---|
| | |
| Pannaria conoplea , in Pont-Neuf, France | |
| Scientific classification | |
| Kingdom: | Fungi |
| Division: | Ascomycota |
| Class: | Lecanoromycetes |
| Order: | Peltigerales |
| Family: | Pannariaceae Tuck. (1872) |
| Type genus | |
| Pannaria Delise ex Bory (1828) | |
The Pannariaceae are a family of lichens in the order Peltigerales (suborder Collematineae). Species from this family have a widespread distribution, but are especially prevalent in southern temperate regions. [1]
According to a 2020 estimate, the family contains 27 genera and about 360 species. The following list indicates the genus name, the taxonomic authority, year of publication, and the number of species: [2]