(n) type genus of Cladoniaceae; lichens characterized by a crustose thallus and capitate fruiting bodies borne on simple or branched podetia, Syn. genus Cladonia
n. the type genus of Cladoniaceae; lichens characterized by a crustose thallus and capitate fruiting bodies borne on simple or branched podetia. Syn. -- genus Cladonia. [ WordNet 1.5 ]