Leotiaceae is a diverse family of saprobic and plant-associated ascomycetes within the Helotiales, best known for producing small, soft, cup-like apothecia and for including several important plant pathogens. Members range from delicate forest litter decomposers

A small but distinctive genus of gelatinous, club-headed ascomycetes in the Leotiaceae, best known for the colourful “jelly babies” found on forest litter. Species of Leotia combine a soft, gelatinous cap, a slender stipe, and inoperculate asci, making them easy to recognise in the field and under the microscope.