Syntrichia lithophila
Dusen's twisted moss
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Family: Pottiaceae
Conservation status: CNPS 2B.3
Syntrichia lithophila (Dusen's twisted moss) is a California plant in the Pottiaceae family.
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Identification and appearance
Key characters: Differentiators are not available at this time.
Conservation status
CNPS 2B.3
How to tell it apart
Differentiators are not available at this time.
Frequently asked questions
What plant family does Syntrichia lithophila belong to?
Syntrichia lithophila is in the Pottiaceae family, genus Syntrichia.
Is Syntrichia lithophila rare or endangered?
Syntrichia lithophila carries California Rare Plant Rank 2B.3, state rank S1.
Related species
Other California species in the same genus, family, or bioregion.
Sources: CDFW CNDDB
Last updated 2026-09-17
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