Bryoria

Bryoria
Bryoria nadvornikiana
Scientific 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
  • 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. The genus has a widespread distribution, especially in boreal and cool temperate areas.

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