Definition: Lotharingia is a genus of fungi in the family Lactarius. It belongs to the order Polyporales, which are also known as the "fungal lichen" group. Lotharingia is one of the most diverse and widespread fungal genera, with over 17,000 species recognized worldwide. The term "lotharingian" comes from the German word "Lothar", a German word for "loaf". This prefix implies that these