Dacryophyllum falcifolium
tear drop moss
Family: Hypnaceae
Conservation status: CNPS 1B.3
Dacryophyllum falcifolium (tear drop moss) is a California plant in the Hypnaceae family.
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Identification and appearance
Key characters: Differentiators are not available at this time.
Conservation status
CNPS 1B.3
How to tell it apart
Differentiators are not available at this time.
Frequently asked questions
What plant family does Dacryophyllum falcifolium belong to?
Dacryophyllum falcifolium is in the Hypnaceae family, genus Dacryophyllum.
Is Dacryophyllum falcifolium rare or endangered?
Dacryophyllum falcifolium carries California Rare Plant Rank 1B.3, state rank S2.
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Sources: CDFW CNDDB
Last updated 2026-09-17
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