Pleuridium mexicanum
Mexican earthmoss
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Family: Ditrichaceae
Conservation status: CNPS 2B.1
Pleuridium mexicanum (Mexican earthmoss) is a California plant in the Ditrichaceae family.
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Identification and appearance
Key characters: Differentiators are not available at this time.
Conservation status
CNPS 2B.1
How to tell it apart
Differentiators are not available at this time.
Frequently asked questions
What plant family does Pleuridium mexicanum belong to?
Pleuridium mexicanum is in the Ditrichaceae family, genus Pleuridium.
Is Pleuridium mexicanum rare or endangered?
Pleuridium mexicanum carries California Rare Plant Rank 2B.1, state rank S1.
Related species
Other California species in the same genus, family, or bioregion.
Sources: CDFW CNDDB
Last updated 2026-10-07
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