Coscinodon arctolimnius ssp. higuchii
Higuchi's sieve-tooth moss
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Family: Grimmiaceae
Conservation status: CNPS 4.2
Coscinodon arctolimnius ssp. higuchii (Higuchi's sieve-tooth moss) is a California plant in the Grimmiaceae family.
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Identification and appearance
Key characters: Differentiators are not available at this time.
Conservation status
CNPS 4.2
How to tell it apart
Differentiators are not available at this time.
Frequently asked questions
What plant family does Coscinodon arctolimnius ssp. higuchii belong to?
Coscinodon arctolimnius ssp. higuchii is in the Grimmiaceae family, genus Coscinodon.
Is Coscinodon arctolimnius ssp. higuchii rare or endangered?
Coscinodon arctolimnius ssp. higuchii carries California Rare Plant Rank 4.2, state rank S1S3.
Related species
Other California species in the same genus, family, or bioregion.
Sources: CDFW CNDDB
Last updated 2026-04-14
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