Tortella alpicola
alpine crisp-moss
Family: Pottiaceae
Conservation status: CNPS 2B.3
Tortella alpicola (alpine crisp-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 Tortella alpicola belong to?
Tortella alpicola is in the Pottiaceae family, genus Tortella.
Is Tortella alpicola rare or endangered?
Tortella alpicola 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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