Didymodon californicus
California beard-moss
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Family: Pottiaceae
Conservation status: CNPS 4.2
Didymodon californicus (California beard-moss) is a California plant in the Pottiaceae 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 Didymodon californicus belong to?
Didymodon californicus is in the Pottiaceae family, genus Didymodon.
Is Didymodon californicus rare or endangered?
Didymodon californicus carries California Rare Plant Rank 4.2, state rank S3.
Related species
Other California species in the same genus, family, or bioregion.
Sources: CDFW CNDDB
Last updated 2026-09-17
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