We are pleased to announce that bryophytes are now in Calflora!

Bryophytes are non-vascular seedless plants that include mosses, liverworts, and hornworts.

Bryophyte taxon reports—now available in Calflora!— help users identify the bryophytes they find and increase knowledge and awareness of these fascinating plants.

Search for the bryophyte genus or species that interests you by:

using the name wizard here, or

choosing from this list of known bryophyte species in California.

Bryum argenteum by Ron Vanderhoff

Distributions Maps

Bryophyte distribution maps for California bryophytes are available. To see who has observed a particular moss, liverwort, or hornwort, and where, click on your county or area of interest.

In addition to the distribution map for each species, you'll also find reference photos and information about the genus and family.

Add your bryophyte Photos

To enhance the distribution information available, enter bryophytes you observe in the wild into Calflora. Like rare plant locations, Bryophyte locations can be obscured.

Upload your photos here.

You may also add byophyte observations without photos here.

Aquatic leafy liverwort by Shane Hanofee

If you know of a bryophyte not yet in Calflora, please reply to this email and let us know.

Thank you to the Consortium of North American Bryophyte Herbaria for sharing these data!

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