Texosporium sancti-jacobi
woven-spored lichen
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Family: Caliciaceae
Conservation status: CNPS 3
Texosporium sancti-jacobi (woven-spored lichen) is a California plant in the Caliciaceae family.
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Identification and appearance
Key characters: Differentiators are not available at this time.
Conservation status
CNPS 3
How to tell it apart
Differentiators are not available at this time.
Frequently asked questions
What plant family does Texosporium sancti-jacobi belong to?
Texosporium sancti-jacobi is in the Caliciaceae family, genus Texosporium.
Is Texosporium sancti-jacobi rare or endangered?
Texosporium sancti-jacobi carries California Rare Plant Rank 3, state rank S2.
Related species
Other California species in the same genus, family, or bioregion.
Sources: CDFW CNDDB
Last updated 2026-09-17
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