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California antitrichia moss

Scientific Name: Antitrichia californica

Family: Leucodontaceae

Category: Moss

Growth: Nonvascular

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Antitrichia californica - California Antitrichia Moss

Antitrichia californica, commonly known as California Antitrichia Moss, is a nonvascular plant belonging to the moss family.

Taxonomy and Nomenclature

  • Scientific Name: Antitrichia californica Sull. in Lesq.
  • Common Name: California Antitrichia Moss
  • Family: Leucodontaceae
  • Rank: Species
  • Synonyms:
    • Antitrichia curtipendula var. californica
    • Cryphaea californica
    • Macouniella californica
  • Symbol: ANCA37

Distribution and Habitat

  • Primarily found in the temperate regions of far western North America.
  • Its range extends along the west coast from Alaska to California.
  • A specific southern report indicates its presence in San Diego County, California.

Morphological Characteristics

  • Characterized by narrowly recurved leaf margins and an abruptly reflexed apiculus, which aids in identification.

Quirky Facts

  • It's so distinctive that the recurved leaf margins and reflexed apiculus make it easy to identify.

Further Resources

  • USDA PLANTS profile
  • California Moss eFlora
  • British Database of World Flora and Fauna
  • Encyclopedia of Life
  • Wikispecies