Definition of lecanora Lecanora

We found 2 definitions of lecanora from 2 different sources.

What does lecanora mean?

Noun Plural: lecanoras
lecanora - any lichen of the genus Lecanora; some used in dyeing; some used for food
		lichen any thallophytic plant of the division Lichenes; occur as crusty patches or bushy growths on tree trunks or rocks or bare ground etc.
		genus lecanora type genus of Lecanoraceae; crustaceous lichens
		manna lichen any of several Old World partially crustaceous or shrubby lecanoras that roll up and are blown about over African and Arabian deserts and used as food by people and animals