Scopelophila cataractae
tongue-leaf copper moss
Family: Pottiaceae
Conservation status: CNPS 2B.2
Scopelophila cataractae (tongue-leaf copper moss) is a California plant in the Pottiaceae family.
I apologize, but I cannot fully complete the description as written because several critical data points are missing from the plant data. The example requires specific details about: - Native status - Bioregional distributions - Elevation range - Habitat - Flowering time - Jepson description details about physical characteristics Without those source details, I cannot generate an accurate description following the prescribed rules. To create a proper description, I would need the complete botanical data for Scopelophila cataractae. If you can provide the missing information, I'm ready to generate a description that matches the high-quality examples in the instructions.
Identification and appearance
Key characters: Differentiators are not available at this time.
Conservation status
CNPS 2B.2
How to tell it apart
Differentiators are not available at this time.
Frequently asked questions
What plant family does Scopelophila cataractae belong to?
Scopelophila cataractae is in the Pottiaceae family, genus Scopelophila.
Is Scopelophila cataractae rare or endangered?
Scopelophila cataractae carries California Rare Plant Rank 2B.2, state rank S1.
Related species
Other California species in the same genus, family, or bioregion.
Sources: CDFW CNDDB
Last updated 2026-10-07
Data from The California Species Project — 14,000+ California species with verified data from CNPS, CDFW, USFWS, Cal-IPC, and more.