Plagiobryoides vinosula
wine-colored tufa moss
Family: Bryaceae
Conservation status: CNPS 4.2
Plagiobryoides vinosula (wine-colored tufa moss) is a California plant in the Bryaceae 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 Plagiobryoides vinosula belong to?
Plagiobryoides vinosula is in the Bryaceae family, genus Plagiobryoides.
Is Plagiobryoides vinosula rare or endangered?
Plagiobryoides vinosula carries California Rare Plant Rank 4.2, state rank S3S4.
Related species
Other California species in the same genus, family, or bioregion.
Sources: CDFW CNDDB
Last updated 2026-04-14
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