Ptilidium californicum
Pacific fuzzwort
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Family: Ptilidiaceae
Conservation status: CNPS 4.3
Ptilidium californicum (Pacific fuzzwort) is a California plant in the Ptilidiaceae family.
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Identification and appearance
Key characters: Differentiators are not available at this time.
Conservation status
CNPS 4.3
How to tell it apart
Differentiators are not available at this time.
Frequently asked questions
What plant family does Ptilidium californicum belong to?
Ptilidium californicum is in the Ptilidiaceae family, genus Ptilidium.
Is Ptilidium californicum rare or endangered?
Ptilidium californicum carries California Rare Plant Rank 4.3, state rank S3S4.
More California species
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Sources: CDFW CNDDB
Last updated 2026-10-07
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