Amphidium californicum (Hampe ex Müll. Hal.) Broth.
California yoke-moss (California amphidium moss)
Orthotrichaceae

Introduction to the Bryophytes of BC

Photograph

© Steven Joya     (Photo ID #38448)


Map

E-Flora BC Static Map

Distribution of Amphidium californicum
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Introduction

This species is found from British Columbia south to California (including Idaho) where it is found in "crevices of neutral to acidic rocks; mostly at middle elevations" (Vitt 2003). In British Columbia, it is found in the southwestern corner of the province, and also on the Queen Charlotte Islands.