Cryptothele is a genus of lichen within the family Lichinaceae. The genus contains eight species, two of which are found in North America.Esslinger, T. L. 2009. A cumulative checklist for the lichen-forming, lichenicolous and allied fungi of the continental United States and Canada. North Dakota State University. First posted December 1 1997; most recent update 27 August, 2009. Fargo, North Dakota.
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External links Cryptothele at Index Fungorum