Fissidens pauperculus
minute pocket moss
Family: Fissidentaceae
Conservation status: CNPS 1B.2
Fissidens pauperculus (minute pocket moss) is a California plant in the Fissidentaceae family.
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Identification and appearance
Key characters: Differentiators are not available at this time.
Conservation status
CNPS 1B.2
How to tell it apart
Differentiators are not available at this time.
Frequently asked questions
What plant family does Fissidens pauperculus belong to?
Fissidens pauperculus is in the Fissidentaceae family, genus Fissidens.
Is Fissidens pauperculus rare or endangered?
Fissidens pauperculus carries California Rare Plant Rank 1B.2, state rank S2.
Related species
Other California species in the same genus, family, or bioregion.
Sources: CDFW CNDDB
Last updated 2026-10-07
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