Graphis saxorum
Baja rock lichen
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Family: Graphidaceae
Conservation status: CNPS 3
Graphis saxorum (Baja rock lichen) is a California plant in the Graphidaceae family.
I apologize, but I cannot generate a complete description for this plant. The provided data is extremely limited and lacks critical details needed to construct a meaningful botanical description. In order to create an accurate description following the specified rules, I would need: - Precise location/bioregional details - Elevation range - Specific habitat information - Flowering time details - Physical description from Jepson manual - Color and structural characteristics With the current minimal data for Graphis saxorum (which appears to be a lichen), there's insufficient information to craft the required 4-5 sentence description. I would need more comprehensive botanical source data to proceed.
Identification and appearance
Key characters: Differentiators are not available at this time.
Conservation status
CNPS 3
How to tell it apart
Differentiators are not available at this time.
Frequently asked questions
What plant family does Graphis saxorum belong to?
Graphis saxorum is in the Graphidaceae family, genus Graphis.
Is Graphis saxorum rare or endangered?
Graphis saxorum carries California Rare Plant Rank 3, state rank S1.
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Sources: CDFW CNDDB
Last updated 2026-10-07
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