Distribution: Occurring on both sides of the Cascades crest in Washington; Alaska to Washington, east across the northern U.S. and Canada to the Atlantic Coast.
Habitat: Moist to dry, usually coniferous forests, rocky slopes and sandy openings, low to mid-elevations.
Spores: Sporing structures in summer and fall
Origin: Native
Growth Duration: Perennial
Conservation Status: Not of concern
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PNW Herbaria: Specimen records of Diphasiastrum complanatum in the Consortium of Pacific Northwest Herbaria database
WA Flora Checklist: Diphasiastrum complanatum checklist entry
OregonFlora: Diphasiastrum complanatum information
E-Flora BC: Diphasiastrum complanatum atlas page
CalPhotos: Diphasiastrum complanatum photos