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Species of lichen From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
Peltigera neckeri is a foliose lichen in the family Peltigeraceae.[1] It is commonly called black saddle pelt. It is distinguished by its unique tubular apothecia, which resemble black saddles or painted finger nails.[2]
Peltigera neckeri | |
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Apothecia of Peltigera neckeri | |
Scientific classification | |
Domain: | Eukaryota |
Kingdom: | Fungi |
Division: | Ascomycota |
Class: | Lecanoromycetes |
Order: | Peltigerales |
Family: | Peltigeraceae |
Genus: | Peltigera |
Species: | P. neckeri |
Binomial name | |
Peltigera neckeri | |
Peltigera neckeri is found throughout temperate and boreal regions of North America, Europe, and Asia.[1] It is terrestrial, and almost exclusively found on bare soil or mosses.[2]
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